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R41.81

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Age-related cognitive decline

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Normal decline in memory and thinking skills that occurs as part of aging, without meeting criteria for dementia or cognitive impairment.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is appropriate for subjective memory complaints in older adults with normal objective testing
  • •Do not use if dementia or mild cognitive impairment is documented

Code Hierarchy

└R41Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness└R41.8Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness└R41.81Age-related cognitive decline
└R41.81Age-related cognitive decline

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