Dementia Unspecified ICD-10-CM Codes

While there is no cure for dementia, treatments can help manage the symptoms. These include medications to slow disease progression, manage mood changes, and treat other symptoms. Cognitive training and lifestyle changes may also help improve the quality of life.

Signs of unspecified dementia can include memory loss, difficulty thinking and understanding, behavioral changes, mood swings, confusion in the evening hours, and difficulty with coordination and motor functions.

Unspecified dementia is diagnosed when detailed clinical information is lacking or dementia doesn't meet the full criteria for specific dementia types, like Alzheimer's or vascular dementia. In contrast, specified dementia is identified when the exact type, such as Alzheimer's, is diagnosed based on specific criteria.