ICD-10 Code F03.90: Unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance
Mental and behavioural disorders
ICD-10 code F03.90 identifies unspecified dementia without accompanying behavioral disturbance.
Coding guidance
Used when dementia is documented without identification of a specific underlying etiology.
When the etiology is known, such as Alzheimer's disease, code the underlying condition first.
The presence of behavioral disturbance changes the code to F03.91.
Documentation and specificity notes
- Identify and code the underlying etiology whenever documented.
- Specify presence or absence of behavioral disturbance.
- Dementia is a significant risk-adjustment condition requiring annual recapture.
Related codes
This page provides a general summary for educational purposes and is not a substitute for the official ICD-10-CM code set, the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, or payer policy. Code sets are updated annually, verify against the current official release before billing.
FAQ
ICD-10 F03.90, frequently asked questions questions
- What is ICD-10 code F03.90?
- ICD-10 code F03.90 identifies unspecified dementia without accompanying behavioral disturbance.
- Is F03.90 a billable ICD-10 code?
- Yes. F03.90 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code that may be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, provided documentation supports it.
- What documentation supports F03.90?
- Identify and code the underlying etiology whenever documented. Specify presence or absence of behavioral disturbance. Dementia is a significant risk-adjustment condition requiring annual recapture.
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