ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 G31.84

Billable / Specific

Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

G31
Block
2
Synonyms
172
LCDs
11
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM G31.84

ICD-10-CM code G31.84 represents Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology. This is a billable/specific code in the Nervous System chapter (block G31). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM G31.84 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under G31.84. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Mild cognitive disorder NOS
  • Mild neurocognitive disorder of uncertain or unknown etiology

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with G31.84. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

  • age related cognitive decline (R41.81)
  • altered mental status (R41.82)
  • cerebral degeneration (G31.9)
  • cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)
  • change in mental status (R41.82)
  • cognitive deficits following (sequelae of) cerebral hemorrhage or infarction (I69.01-, I69.11-, I69.21-, I69.31-, I69.81-, I69.91-)
  • cognitive impairment due to intracranial or head injury (S06.-)
  • dementia (F01.-, F02.-, F03.-)
  • mild neurocognitive disorder due to a known physiological condition (F06.7-)
  • neurologic neglect syndrome (R41.4)
  • personality change, nonpsychotic (F68.8)

Use Additional Code

When coding G31.84, also report these additional codes when applicable.

  • code to identify presence of:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • hypertension (I10-I1A)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Medicare LCD Coverage for G31.84

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list G31.84 as a covered diagnosis.

172 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 172 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92524 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 96112 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92521 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97130 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97129 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92597 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97110 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97533 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 96110 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Article ID: 54111, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1064 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92522 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing G31.84.

11 policies

2 Aetna

Positron Emission Tomography (PET) - Medical Clinical Policy Bulletins | Aetna
Policy ID: CPB-0071
Alzheimer's Disease Tests
Policy ID: CPB-0349

3 Cigna

Duplex Scan of Extracranial Arteries - (0542)
Policy ID: MM_0542
Neuropsychological Testing - (EN0258)
Policy ID: EN_MM_0258
Serum Folate and Red Blood Cell Folate Testing - (0567)
Policy ID: MM_0567

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Speech Language Pathology (SLP) Services: Communication Disorders
Policy ID: ART-54111
Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services
Policy ID: ART-56937
Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Codes
Policy ID: ART-57130
Billing and Coding: MRI and CT Scans of the Head and Neck
Policy ID: ART-57204
Billing and Coding: Psychological and Neuropsychological Tests
Policy ID: ART-57780

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with G31.84

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for G31.84

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert G31.84 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
G31.84 33183 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 G31.84, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code G31.84 billable? +

Yes, G31.84 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to G31.84? +

ICD-10 G31.84 includes: Mild cognitive disorder NOS; Mild neurocognitive disorder of uncertain or unknown etiology.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for G31.84? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with G31.84): age related cognitive decline (R41.81); altered mental status (R41.82); cerebral degeneration (G31.9)

What ICD-9 codes does G31.84 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, G31.84 maps to ICD-9 codes: 33183. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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