ICD-10 Code F01.50 – Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F01.50 – Vascular dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
What it is
This code identifies vascular dementia when the severity is not specified and no behavioral, psychotic, mood, or anxiety disturbance is documented. It reflects cognitive decline linked to cerebrovascular disease.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include impaired memory, slowed thinking, reduced judgment, and difficulty with daily function. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for evidence of vascular cause and absence of specified behavioral symptoms.
When to use this code
Use F01.50 when the record states vascular dementia but does not assign a severity level and does not document the listed behavioral disturbances. You may also use it when the provider clearly excludes those disturbances. Check documentation if the note is incomplete or conflicting.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the chart documents behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, or anxiety with the dementia. Do not use it for other dementia types or when vascular dementia is only suspected.
Coding tip
Confirm both the dementia type and the absence of the excluded disturbances before assigning F01.50.