ICD-Code F03: Unspecified dementia
You have dementia.
Dementia is a disorder of the brain. This 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 worsen with 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.
There are many reasons for dementia. For example, if the brain is no longer getting enough blood, it can be damaged. Proteins that damage the brain may also be deposited.
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).