ICD-10 F02.81
Non-Billable HeaderDementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance
About ICD-10-CM F02.81
ICD-10-CM code F02.81 represents Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere, unspecified severity, with behavioral disturbance. This is a non-billable header code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F02). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F02.81 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Medicare LCD Coverage for F02.81
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Commercial Payer Coverage
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F02.81
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Convert F02.81 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| F02.81 | 29411 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F02.81
Other codes in section F01-F09 (Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions).
ICD-10 F02.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F02.81 billable? +
No, F02.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block F02 when submitting claims.
What ICD-9 codes does F02.81 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F02.81 maps to ICD-9 codes: 29411. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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