Pick's disease
ICD-10 G31.01 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of pick's disease.
Pick's disease is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive changes in personality, behavior, and cognitive function due to the degeneration of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It is classified under frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and is marked by the presence of abnormal protein aggregates known as Pick bodies. Patients typically present with significant changes in social behavior, emotional blunting, and language difficulties, often preceding memory loss. Unlike Alzheimer's disease, which primarily affects memory, Pick's disease leads to more pronounced changes in personality and behavior. The onset usually occurs in middle age, and the progression can vary widely among individuals. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, supported by neuroimaging findings that reveal atrophy in the frontal and temporal regions. As the disease progresses, individuals may require assistance with daily activities, and the condition can lead to severe cognitive decline, necessitating comprehensive care and support.
Detailed neurological examination findings, neuroimaging results, and cognitive assessments.
Patients presenting with behavioral changes, language difficulties, and cognitive decline.
Ensure comprehensive documentation of symptom progression and impact on daily living.
Psychiatric evaluations, history of present illness, and mental status examinations.
Patients with significant personality changes and mood disturbances.
Document any co-occurring psychiatric conditions that may influence treatment.
Used to assess cognitive function in patients suspected of having Pick's disease.
Detailed report of cognitive assessment results and interpretation.
Neurologists and psychologists should collaborate on documentation.
The primary symptoms include significant changes in personality, social behavior, emotional blunting, and language difficulties, often occurring before memory loss.
