Unspecified dementia, moderate, with anxiety

This code signifies a diagnosis of dementia of an unspecified type, presenting at a moderate severity level, and accompanied by symptoms of anxiety. The patient exhibits cognitive decline impacting daily functioning, and their emotional state includes significant anxiety.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of dementia, the severity is explicitly noted as moderate, and anxiety is identified as a co-occurring behavioral disturbance. This code is appropriate when the specific etiology of the dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's, vascular) has not been determined or documented.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "moderate" severity; otherwise, use a code for unspecified severity.
• Confirm anxiety is a documented symptom; if not, use a code without behavioral disturbance or with a different behavioral disturbance.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of dementia (e.g., F01.514 for Vascular dementia, moderate, with anxiety) is documented.