Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation

This code signifies a diagnosis of dementia where the specific type (e.g., Alzheimer's, vascular) and severity (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) are not documented, but the patient exhibits symptoms of agitation. It indicates a global cognitive decline impacting daily function, accompanied by behavioral disturbances.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "dementia with agitation" but lacks further specification regarding the etiology or severity of the dementia. This is appropriate when a definitive diagnosis of the dementia type or severity cannot be established at the time of coding.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation provides any specific type or severity of dementia; instead, select a more precise code.
• Ensure "agitation" is explicitly documented as a behavioral symptom associated with the dementia.
• This is a "catch-all" code; strive for more specific dementia codes when clinical information allows.