G30.9 – Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Learn more about G30.9 - Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified | ICD-10-CM, and its synonym, related codes, billability, and more in our guide.
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Diagnosis Code: Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified
- G30.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code used for reimbursement for the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified.
- The ICD-10-CM version G30.9 is used to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified in America. The code for the corresponding diagnosis may vary internationally.
- The code is valid until the end of the fiscal year plus five months of the year 2023.
- “Under diseases of the nervous system” is its umbrella category. More specifically, the code falls under “other degenerative diseases of the nervous system.”
- G30.9 is only used when there’s unknown or unavailable clinical information.
Is G30.9 Billable?
Yes, it is billable, meaning one can use it for insurance reimbursement.
Clinical Information
- One of the most comment forms of dementia among older people, Alzheimer’s disease (AD), usually begins in past middle age and gets worse as time passes by.
- There are two classifications of Alzheimer’s disease: early-onset and late-onset. Those who exhibit signs and symptoms as early as their thirties can be diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. Meanwhile, those who exhibit signs and symptoms after their mid-sixties can be diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.
- Early-onset Alzheimer’s is rarer than late-onset.
- Some signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease are loss of memory, facing challenges when problem-solving, struggles with accomplishing daily tasks, confusion, problems with speaking or writing, poor judgment, and changes in behavior and personality.
- There’s no treatment to stop or cure the disease, only medication to prevent them from worsening or help manage its symptoms.
- The risk of a person being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s increases with age and if a family member is diagnosed with the same disease.
Synonyms Include:
- Dementia without behavioral disturbance
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Delusions in Alzheimer’s disease
- Depressed mood in Alzheimer’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease with Delerium
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Alzheimer’s Disease
- G30.0 - Alzheimer’s disease with early onset
- G31.1-Alzheimer’s disease with late onset
- G30.8 - Other Alzheimer’s disease
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Commonly asked questions
When to use a diagnosis code G30.9?
You use G30.9 only when the clinical information is unavailable or unknown.
Is the G30.9 diagnosis billable?
Yes, G30.9 is a billable diagnosis code. It can be used for reimbursements.
What does diagnosis code G30.9 mean?
The diagnosis code G30.9 refers to Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified wherein clinical information cannot be provided because it is unknown or unavailable.
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