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ICD-10 Coding for Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance(F02.C11)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Dementia with Behavioral DisturbanceCognitive Disorder with Behavioral Symptoms

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance

F01-F03Primary Range

Mental and behavioral disorders due to known physiological conditions

This range includes codes for major neurocognitive disorders with various etiologies and behavioral disturbances.

Alzheimer's disease

Used to code the underlying etiology when Alzheimer's disease is the cause of the neurocognitive disorder.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for major neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbance

Essential facts and insights about Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance

The ICD-10 code for major neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbance is F02.C11, used for severe cases with agitation.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for major neurocognitive disorder with behavioral disturbance

Severe vascular dementia with agitation
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of severe cognitive impairment and agitation

documentation Criteria

  • Detailed documentation of behavioral symptoms

Applicable To

  • Severe dementia with agitation

Excludes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documented severe cognitive impairment
  • Behavioral symptoms such as agitation

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification if severity or behavior is not documented

Coding Notes

  • Ensure to document both severity and specific behavioral disturbances.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

G30.9
Use to specify the underlying cause when Alzheimer's is involved.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Unspecified dementia without behavioral disturbance

F03.90
Use F03.90 when there is no specific behavioral disturbance documented.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F02.C11.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inadequate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Implement checklists for behavioral symptoms, Regular training on documentation standards

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to incorrect reimbursement levels., Compliance: Could result in non-compliance with coding standards., Data Quality: Impacts the accuracy of health records.

Mitigation Strategy

Clearly document the severity level of the cognitive impairment.

Impact

Inadequate documentation of severity can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation Strategy

Use standardized scales to document severity.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Major Neurocognitive Disorder with Behavioral Disturbance. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Severe Alzheimer's with agitation

Specialty: Neurology

Required Elements

  • Cognitive status assessment
  • Behavioral symptoms description
  • Functional impact

Example Documentation

Patient exhibits severe cognitive decline with daily episodes of agitation.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient has dementia.
Good Documentation Example
Patient has severe Alzheimer's dementia with daily agitation.
Explanation
The good example specifies severity and behavioral symptoms, which are necessary for accurate coding.

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