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F01.518 · Billable

2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F01.518

Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

About F01.518

Code

F01.518

Description

Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

Billable

Yes — billable on its own

Parent code

F01 (Vascular dementia)

Category

F01-F09 — Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions

Set

ICD-10-CM 2026

Clinical context

Inherited from F01 (Vascular dementia)

Vascular dementia results from cerebrovascular disease and is characterized by stepwise cognitive decline. Documentation should specify the underlying vascular event and any behavioral disturbance.

Code details

Code attributes

  • Non-billable/Non-specific code

Coding rules

  • Specify the leaf code — the parent code (e.g. F32) is a navigational header; billing requires a leaf code (F32.0, F32.1, etc.) that matches the documented presentation.
  • Document onset, course, and severity (mild / moderate / severe) plus functional impact. Payers use this combination when adjudicating medical necessity.
  • Attach a validated instrument score (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, or equivalent) at intake and at follow-up where applicable. Objective measures support code selection and continued authorization.
  • Review at every visit and update if presentation changes — including remission and partial remission states.

Sources

  • Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — 2026 ICD-10-CM
  • AAPC — ICD-10-CM Code Lookup
  • CDC — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

This reference is provided for billing and documentation guidance only. It is not medical advice. For clinical decision-making, consult the current CMS ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and verify code applicability against the patient's documented clinical findings.

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