Alzheimer's Dementia ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Alzheimer's Dementia 

G30.9

This ICD-10 code for Alzheimer's dementia is used when the specific onset of the disease cannot be determined, indicating uncertainty about the patient's symptom onset. It may be accompanied by a family history of Alzheimer's disease or other risk factors. 

G30.0

This is an ICD-10 code for Alzheimer's dementia with behavioral disturbance. It is for Alzheimer's disease with early onset occurring before the age of 65 and is rare, accounting for around 5% of cases. 

G30.1

Alzheimer's disease with late onset is the most common form, accounting for approximately 95% of cases. Symptoms generally appear after the age of 65, although they can manifest earlier in some cases. 

G30

One of Alzheimer's Dementia ICD Codes. It is a comprehensive diagnostic code for Alzheimer's disease regardless of the age of onset. It is used when the specific onset cannot be determined. Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease vary but commonly include memory loss, cognitive impairment, and behavioral changes.

G30.8 

This ICD-10 code Alzheimer's dementia encompasses other types of Alzheimer's disease that do not fit the aforementioned categories. It includes atypical features such as early onset Alzheimer's disease with a family history, late-onset Alzheimer's disease with a family history, Alzheimer's disease associated with head injury, exposure to toxins, or infection history.

F02.80

The ICD-10 code F02.80 is used to diagnose dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety. 

F03.90 

The ICD-10 code for Alzheimer's dementia without behavioral disturbance. This means that the patient has dementia, but the specific cause is unknown, the severity of the dementia is not known, and the patient does not have any behavioral, psychotic, mood, or anxiety disturbances.

Which Alzheimer's Dementia ICD codes are Billable: 

Yes, the codes mentioned are billable. They are all valid ICD-10 codes for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The appropriate code to use will be determined by the patient's specific symptoms and the healthcare provider's evaluation of the disease.

Clinical Information

• Alzheimer's dementia is characterized by a range of symptoms including memory loss, cognitive impairment, behavioral changes, language problems, and difficulties with daily living activities. 
• The symptoms encompass challenges in remembering recent events, names, and faces, thinking, planning, and making decisions, as well as changes in mood, personality, behavior, language comprehension, and daily self-care tasks.
• There is no cure for Alzheimer's dementia, but treatments can slow disease progression and improve quality of life.
• Treatments include medications, lifestyle changes, and supportive care.
• There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's dementia, but ongoing research aims to discover potential treatments and cures.
• Alzheimer's dementia was first described by Alois Alzheimer in 1906, and the disease is named after him.
• It is the most common form of dementia, affecting about 5.8 million people in the United States.
• Alzheimer's dementia is a progressive disease, with symptoms worsening over time.
• It is a terminal illness, and the average life expectancy after diagnosis is 8 to 10 years.

Synonyms Include

• Alzheimer's disease
• Senile dementia
• Presenile dementia
• Degenerative dementia
• Primary progressive dementia
• Cognitive decline