What ICD-10 codes are used for forgetfulness
Forgetfulness, or memory impairment, is a common concern, especially in aging populations. Here are commonly used ICD-10-CM codes for Forgetfulness, along with brief clinical descriptions:
- F04 - Amnestic disorder due to known physiological condition: Used when memory impairment is due to a known physiological condition, such as medication side effects or a medical illness.
- G30.0 - Alzheimer's disease with early onset: Applied for memory impairment due to Alzheimer's disease with early onset.
- G30.1 - Alzheimer's disease with late onset: Utilized when memory impairment is due to Alzheimer's disease with late onset.
- G31.84 - Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology: Used when memory impairment is diagnosed as mild cognitive impairment without specifying the cause.
- R41.0 - Disorientation, unspecified: Applied when forgetfulness is accompanied by disorientation, and the specific cause is unspecified.
- R41.1 - Anterograde amnesia: Utilized for memory impairment characterized by the inability to form new memories.
- R41.3 - Other amnesia: Used for memory impairment not classified elsewhere, such as transient global amnesia.
- R41.89: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness: Used for when the patient has a lack of awareness or refusal to recognize that they have a mental/physical disorder.