- F02
- Organic Mental Disorders
Dementia in Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere (F02)
DSM-5-TR: Major Neurocognitive Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition
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
Overview
Cases of dementia due to or presumed to be due to causes other than Alzheimer's or vascular disease. May begin at any time in life.
ICD-10-AM Subcodes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F02.0 | Dementia in Pick's disease | Predominantly frontal lobe degeneration with early personality change. |
| F02.1 | Dementia in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease | Rapidly progressive dementia with pyramidal and extrapyramidal signs. |
| F02.2 | Dementia in Huntington's disease | Autosomal dominant disorder with choreiform movements and dementia. |
| F02.3 | Dementia in Parkinson's disease | Dementia developing in the course of established Parkinson's disease. |
| F02.4 | Dementia in HIV disease | Dementia developing as a complication of HIV infection. |
| F02.8 | Dementia in other specified diseases | Including Lewy body dementia and other specified conditions. |
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Dementia in Pick disease
- Dementia in CJD
- Dementia in Huntington disease
- Dementia in Parkinson disease
- Dementia in HIV disease
- Lewy body dementia
Australian Clinical Context
Includes frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and dementia in Parkinson's disease.
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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Reference information sourced from MBS Online (mbsonline.gov.au). Item availability, rebates, and eligibility criteria may change. This is not billing advice — always verify current items before claiming. Last verified: April 2026.
Clinical Documentation Notes
Code the underlying condition first. Document the specific cause when known, as prognosis and management vary significantly across aetiologies.
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Dementia in Other Diseases Classified Elsewhere (F02).
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
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