2025 ICD-10-CM code F01.C
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders - Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions (F01-F09) Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99) Feed
Vascular dementia, severe.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of severe cognitive decline resulting from cerebrovascular disease, impacting the patient's ability to function independently.
Diagnosis and management typically falls under neurology, geriatrics, or internal medicine.
- Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions (F01-F09)
In simple words: Serious memory loss and other thinking problems caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
A severe form of dementia caused by cerebrovascular disease, leading to significant cognitive decline.
Example 1: A 75-year-old patient with a history of stroke presents with progressive memory loss, difficulty with executive functions, and impaired judgment, meeting the criteria for severe vascular dementia., A patient with multiple small strokes over time develops gradual cognitive decline, impacting their ability to perform daily activities and requiring assistance with personal care, consistent with severe vascular dementia., Following a major cerebrovascular event, a patient experiences significant cognitive impairment, including language difficulties, disorientation, and personality changes, indicating severe vascular dementia.
Documentation should include clinical evidence of cerebrovascular disease, cognitive assessments demonstrating severe impairment, and impact on daily functioning.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Neurology, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Skilled Nursing Facility, Office