Non-specific code 2006 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 290
Dementias
  • There are 7 ICD-9-CM codes below 290 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
  • You are viewing the 2006 version of ICD-9-CM 290.
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290 Excludes
  • dementia due to alcohol (291.0-291.2)
  • dementia due to drugs (292.82)
  • dementia not classified as senile, presenile, or arteriosclerotic (294.10-294.11)
  • psychoses classifiable to 295-298 occurring in the senium without dementia or delirium (295.0-298.8)
  • senility with mental changes of nonpsychotic severity (310.1)
  • transient organic psychotic conditions (293.0-293.9)
Code First
  • Code first the associated neurological condition
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