ICD Code R41.81

ICD code R41.81 is age-related cognitive decline, which refers to a decrease in memory or other thinking skills that occurs as a normal part of aging, not caused by a specific disease.

1. Noticeable decline in cognitive abilities compared to previous functioning

2. Difficulties with memory, attention, or executive function that are greater than expected for age

3. Cognitive changes not severe enough to interfere significantly with daily living or independence

4. Symptoms not attributable to delirium, major neurocognitive disorder, or another medical/psychiatric condition

5. Cognitive decline confirmed by clinical assessment or standardized testing

6. Onset and progression consistent with aging, without evidence of acute neurological event

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R41.81 include:

- 96116: Neurobehavioral status exam (clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning, and judgment)

- 96132, 96133: Neuropsychological testing evaluation services

- 96136, 96137: Psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring

- 99483: Assessment and care planning for patients with cognitive impairment

- 90834, 90837: Psychotherapy, individual, 45 or 60 minutes

- 99327, 99328: Domiciliary or rest home visit for evaluation and management

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the evaluation, assessment, and management of patients with ICD code R41.81.

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