ICD-10 Code F01.54 – Vascular Dementia, Unspecified Severity, with Anxiety (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F01.54 – Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, with anxiety
What it is
This code identifies vascular dementia when the severity is not specified and anxiety is documented as a related behavioral disturbance. Use it when the record links the dementia to vascular causes and notes anxiety.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include cognitive decline affecting memory, judgment, or executive function, along with anxious behavior, worry, or agitation documented by the provider.
When to use this code
Use F01.54 when the provider diagnoses vascular dementia and specifically documents anxiety, but does not state the severity. It is appropriate in outpatient, inpatient, or long-term care records when the dementia type and anxiety are both clearly recorded.
Code it only when anxiety is part of the documented clinical picture, not merely a past history item. If the note does not confirm vascular dementia or the anxiety association, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for dementia due to other causes, such as Alzheimer disease, or for vascular dementia without anxiety. If the record is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify that both vascular dementia and anxiety are explicitly documented before assigning F01.54.