- F01
- Organic Mental Disorders
Vascular Dementia (F01)
DSM-5-TR: Major Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Vascular Disease
ICD-10-AM and DSM-5-TR may classify conditions differently. Refer to APA and WHO for complete diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
- ICD-10 RangeF00-F09
- Subcodes6 subcodes
- Australian PrevalenceSecond most common dementia type, approximately 15-20% of cases.
- Global PrevalenceAccounts for approximately 15-20% of dementia cases worldwide.
Overview
Result of infarction of the brain due to vascular disease. Onset usually in later life.
ICD-10-AM Subcodes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F01.0 | Acute onset | Rapid onset following a series of strokes or, rarely, one large infarction. |
| F01.1 | Multi-infarct dementia | Gradual onset following multiple minor ischaemic episodes. |
| F01.2 | Subcortical vascular dementia | Lacunar infarcts in deep white and grey matter with relative cortical sparing. |
| F01.3 | Mixed cortical and subcortical | Mixed cortical and subcortical components. |
| F01.8 | Other vascular dementia | Other specified forms. |
| F01.9 | Unspecified | Type unspecified. |
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Arteriosclerotic dementia
- Multi-infarct dementia
Australian Clinical Context
Second most common cause of dementia in Australia. Stroke prevention is key.
Medicare (MBS) Pathways
Specialist Referral Pathway
Conditions in this category do not have a structured allied health Medicare pathway. Treatment is typically managed through specialist psychiatrist or physician consultations, with additional support through state/territory services or NDIS.
No structured session limit — standard specialist consultation items apply
| Provider Type | MBS Items | Session Type |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatrist | 291, 296–299, 300–308 | Psychiatric consultation |
| Geriatrician / Physician | Standard specialist consultation items | Specialist medical consultation |
GP referral items: Standard GP referral to specialist
Eligibility: Referral to specialist required. No structured allied health pathway under Medicare for these conditions.
Not covered by Better Access. Specialist psychiatry, geriatric medicine, and aged care pathways apply.
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Clinical Documentation Notes
Document vascular risk factors, neuroimaging findings, and stepwise versus gradual decline pattern.
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Vascular Dementia (F01).
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
This tool calculates scores based on published guidelines for professional reference. It does not provide clinical diagnoses. Scores are provided as reference information only and should be interpreted by a qualified practitioner in the context of a comprehensive assessment.
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