F01.5 vs F02
F01.5 (Vascular dementia, unspecified severity) compared with F02 (Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. F02 carries an Excludes2 note covering F01.5: “vascular dementia (F01.5-, F01.A-, F01.B-, F01.C-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F01.5Vascular dementia, unspecified severity | F02Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Vascular dementia, unspecified severity is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F01.5). | Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F02). |
| Includes | arteriosclerotic dementia major neurocognitive disorder due to vascular disease multi-infarct dementia | Major neurocognitive disorder in other diseases classified elsewhere |
| Code first | , if applicable, any causal condition | the underlying physiological condition, such as: Alzheimer's (G30.-) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources