Dem in other dis classd elswhr, mild, with other beh distrb

This code signifies a mild stage of dementia that is a manifestation of another underlying medical condition, not primary Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia. The patient exhibits mild cognitive decline impacting daily activities, accompanied by behavioral disturbances such as agitation, aggression, or psychosis.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links mild dementia and behavioral issues to a specific, separately classified disease (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, HIV). The physician's assessment must specify "mild" dementia and detail the "other behavioral disturbance."

• Always sequence the underlying disease causing the dementia first, followed by this code.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "mild" dementia; otherwise, consider codes for moderate or severe stages.
• Distinguish "other behavioral disturbance" from mood disturbances (e.g., depression, anxiety) or psychotic disturbances without behavioral components.