ICD-10 Code F01.52 – Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F01.52 – Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with psychotic disturbance
What it is
Use this code for vascular dementia when the severity is not specified and psychotic disturbance is documented. It indicates dementia due to cerebrovascular disease with psychosis-related features.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include cognitive decline, impaired judgment, and changes in behavior linked to vascular brain injury. Psychotic disturbance can include hallucinations, delusions, or similar symptoms; clinical features vary, refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Assign F01.52 when the provider documents vascular dementia and also notes psychotic disturbance, but does not specify the severity. Use it for confirmed diagnoses in the assessment, problem list, or discharge summary.
If the record only mentions dementia without psychotic features, or another dementia type, do not use this code. Check documentation when severity, cause, or psychotic symptoms are unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use for Alzheimer disease, unspecified dementia without psychotic disturbance, or vascular cognitive impairment without a dementia diagnosis. Check documentation if psychosis is absent or attributed to another condition.
Coding tip
Verify both the vascular dementia diagnosis and the psychotic disturbance before coding F01.52.