F02.81Header code — not billable
Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance
Short description: Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with beh distrb
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Category
- F02
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category F02
F02Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhereF02.8Dementia in other diseases classd elswhr, unsp severityF02.80Dem in oth dis classd elswhr,unsp sev,w/o beh/psych/mood/anxYesF02.811Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp severt, with agitationYesF02.818Dem in oth dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with oth beh distrbYesF02.82Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with psych distrbYesF02.83Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp sev, with mood distrbYesF02.84Dem in other dis classd elswhr, unsp severity, with anxietyYesF02.ADementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, mildF02.A0Dem in other dis classd elswhr, mild, w/o beh/psych/mood/anxYesF02.A1Dem in other diseases classd elswhr, mild, with beh disturbF02.A11Dem in other diseases classd elswhr, mild, with agitationYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F02.81?
F02.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance.
Is F02.81 a billable code?
No. F02.81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is F02.81 in?
F02.81 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
When did F02.81 become effective?
F02.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to F02.81?
F02.81 belongs to category F02, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.