ICD-10 Code G30.9 – Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified is G30.9.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G30.9 – Alzheimer’s disease, unspecified

What it is

G30.9 identifies Alzheimer’s disease when the record confirms the diagnosis but does not specify a subtype or further detail. Use it for documented Alzheimer’s disease without added qualifiers.

Clinical signs

Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records describe progressive memory loss, impaired reasoning, language difficulty, and decline in daily function consistent with Alzheimer’s disease.

When to use this code

Use this code when the provider documents Alzheimer’s disease and does not identify early onset, late onset, or another specified form. It also fits when the note supports dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease but remains nonspecific. Check documentation if another dementia type is named.

Do not use for

Do not use G30.9 for other dementias, such as vascular, Lewy body, or frontotemporal dementia. Do not use it when the provider specifies a different Alzheimer’s subtype.

Coding tip

Code the highest level of documented specificity, and query the provider if the record suggests a more specific Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

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