2025 ICD-10-CM code G30.0
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the nervous system - Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system 6 Feed
Alzheimer's disease with early onset. This signifies Alzheimer's disease diagnosed before the age of 65.
Medical necessity is established by documenting the impact of cognitive decline on the patient's daily life and the need for interventions to manage symptoms and disease progression.
Diagnosis involves evaluating medical history, symptoms, physical and psychological exams, and cognitive tests. Imaging studies (CT, MRI, PET) and lab tests may be used to rule out other conditions. Treatment focuses on managing symptoms through medication and behavioral interventions.
In simple words: Early-onset Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects people younger than 65. It causes memory loss and problems with thinking and behavior, getting worse over time.
Alzheimer's disease with early onset is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a decline in memory and cognitive function, typically diagnosed before the age of 65.Symptoms progress from mild memory loss to severe cognitive impairment, impacting language, reasoning, and daily functioning.Behavioral changes, including wandering, agitation, and hallucinations, can also occur.
Example 1: A 55-year-old patient presents with progressive memory loss and difficulty managing finances, diagnosed as early-onset Alzheimer's., A 60-year-old individual experiences increasing confusion, language problems, and personality changes, leading to a diagnosis of G30.0., A patient with a family history of early-onset Alzheimer's begins showing symptoms in their early 60s, confirmed through cognitive testing and imaging.
Documentation should include details of cognitive decline, behavioral changes, diagnostic test results, and family history, if relevant.Medical necessity for treatments and interventions should also be documented.
- Specialties:Neurology, Geriatrics, Psychiatry
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Nursing Facility, Home