F02.81
Non-billableDem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with beh distrb
Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
- Major neurocognitive disorder in other diseases classified elsewhere
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- the underlying physiological condition, such as:
- •Alzheimer'sG30
- •cerebral lipidosisE75.4
- •Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseaseA81.0
- •epilepsy and recurrent seizuresG40
- •frontotemporal dementiaG31.09
- •hepatolenticular degenerationE83.01
- •human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] diseaseB20
- •Huntington's diseaseG10
- •hypercalcemiaE83.52
- •hypothyroidism, acquired.-)E00-E03
- •intoxicationsT36-T65
- •Jakob-Creutzfeldt diseaseA81.0
- •multiple sclerosisG35
- •neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodiesG31.83
- •neurosyphilisA52.17
- •niacin deficiency [pellagra]E52
- •other frontotemporal neurocognitive disorderG31.90
- •Parkinson's diseaseG20
- •Pick's diseaseG31.01
- •polyarteritis nodosaM30.0
- •prion diseaseA81.9
- •systemic lupus erythematosusM32
- •traumatic brain injuryS06
- •trypanosomiasis,B56, B57
- •vitamin B deficiencyE53.8
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(4)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with beh distrb?
The ICD-10-CM code for dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with beh distrb is F02.81. The full clinical description is "Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance". F02.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F02.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F02.81 represents “Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F02.81 a billable code?
No, F02.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under F02.81.
What chapter is F02.81 in?
F02.81 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F02.81?
F02.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition with or without behavioral disturbance (F06.7-).
What are the subcategories under F02.81?
F02.81 has 2 child codes, including: F02.811 (Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp severt, with agitation), F02.818 (Dem in oth dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with oth beh distrb).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F02.81?
F02.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5674931. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F02.81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with beh distrb affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F02.81?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for F02.81 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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