G31.84

Billable

Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology

G31.84 is the ICD-10-CM code for Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
G00-G99
Parent
G31.8
Edition
FY2026

G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Some forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. However, some people have more memory problems than other people their age. This condition is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. People with MCI can take care of themselves and do their normal activities. MCI memory problems may include: Losing things often Forgetting to go to events and appointments Having more trouble coming up with words than other people…

Read more about Mild Cognitive Impairment at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • 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)

Use additional code

  • code to identify presence of:
  • alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-)
  • exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22)
  • history of tobacco dependence (Z87.891)
  • hypertension (I10-I1A)
  • occupational exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z57.31)
  • tobacco dependence (F17.-)
  • tobacco use (Z72.0)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code G31.84?
G31.84 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology". It falls under G00-G99 Diseases of the nervous system.
Is G31.84 a billable code?
Yes — G31.84 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from G31.84?
Excludes1 (not coded here): age related cognitive decline (R41.81); altered mental status (R41.82); cerebral degeneration (G31.9); cerebrovascular diseases (I60-I69).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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