ICD-Code F02.3: Dementia in Parkinson disease
You have dementia caused by Parkinson’s disease.
With Parkinson’s disease, certain parts of the brain do not have enough dopamine. Dopamine is a chemical messenger that works mainly in the brain. Dopamine is important in controlling the body’s movements, for example. A lack of dopamine makes movement more difficult. As a result, it may no longer be possible to perform certain movements as quickly as normal. Keeping one’s balance may also become difficult as a result. Muscles may also stiffen up. The hands may possibly shake.
Dementia causes mental capabilities to decline more than is what is considered normal. As a result, it becomes increasingly difficult to manage daily life independently. Memory function may gradually decline as part of dementia. It may be difficult to remember the right word for something. There may also be confusion. You might not know exactly where you are. You may become suspicious of other people or feel anxious. There may also be other symptoms.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).