G31.84
Billable

Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

Billable / Specific Code

What is Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology?

ICD-10-CM G31.84 is the diagnosis code for Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology. This code falls under the section "Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system" within Chapter 6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for G31.84

✅ This Code Includes

  • Mild cognitive disorder NOS
  • Mild neurocognitive disorder of uncertain or unknown etiology

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as G31.84. They are mutually exclusive:

  • age related cognitive decline (R41.81)
  • altered mental status (R41.82)
  • cerebral degeneration (G31.9)
  • cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69)
  • change in mental status (R41.82)
  • cognitive deficits following (sequelae of) cerebral hemorrhage or infarction (I69.01-, I69.11-, I69.21-, I69.31-, I69.81-, I69.91-)
  • cognitive impairment due to intracranial or head injury (S06.-)
  • dementia (F01.-, F02.-, F03.-)
  • mild neurocognitive disorder due to a known physiological condition (F06.7-)
  • neurologic neglect syndrome (R41.4)
  • personality change, nonpsychotic (F68.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where G31.84 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is G31.84 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, G31.84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does G31.84 mean?

G31.84 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of G31.84?

The parent code of G31.84 is G31.8 ("Other specified degenerative diseases of nervous system"). G31.84 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is G31.84 in?

G31.84 is located in Section G30-G32 — "Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system" within Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use G31.84?

Use G31.84 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology is G31.84.

Can G31.84 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, G31.84 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is G31.84 in?

G31.84 is in Chapter 6 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from G31.84?

Type 1 Excludes for G31.84 include: age related cognitive decline (R41.81); altered mental status (R41.82); cerebral degeneration (G31.9) and more.

Is G31.84 valid for 2026?

Yes, G31.84 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
G31.84
Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Billable / Specific Code
6 — Diseases of the nervous system (G00-G99)
G30-G32 — Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
2026 ICD-10-CM