Agitated Dementia

Usage Guidelines & Examples

• Use F02.B11 for agitated dementia when agitation is a prominent feature of the dementia diagnosis.
• Do not use this code if the agitation is due to a primary psychiatric disorder or another type of dementia without agitation.
• Compare with G30.1 (Alzheimer's disease with behavioral disturbance) for similar presentations but different underlying causes.
• Common errors include misclassifying agitation as a primary psychiatric disorder rather than a symptom of dementia.
• In complex cases, consider the primary cause of dementia and the presence of agitation when selecting codes.

Documentation Templates

Template: 'Patient diagnosed with agitated dementia based on cognitive decline and agitation symptoms.'

Template: 'Clinical presentation consistent with agitated dementia including significant agitation and confusion.'

Template: 'Diagnostic criteria for agitated dementia met as evidenced by agitation impacting daily activities.'

Template: 'Treatment plan initiated for agitated dementia with pharmacological and behavioral interventions.'

Template: 'Follow-up care for agitated dementia including monitoring of agitation levels and cognitive function.'