To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F01 Vascular dementia apply?

Vascular dementia as a result of infarction of the brain due to vascular disease, including hypertensive cerebrovascular disease.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F01?

the underlying physiological condition or sequelae of cerebrovascular disease.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F01?

arteriosclerotic dementia major neurocognitive disorder due to vascular disease multi-infarct dementia

Clinical Information

A degenerative vascular disorder affecting the brain. It is caused by the blockage of the blood supply to the brain. It is manifested with decline of memory and cognitive functions. An imprecise term referring to dementia associated with cerebrovascular disorders, including cerebral infarction (single or multiple), and conditions associated with chronic brain ischemia. Diffuse, cortical, and subcortical subtypes have been described. (from gerontol geriatr 1998 feb;31(1):36-44)

Additional Codes may apply