ICD-Code F01: Vascular dementia

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In outpatient care, the ICD code on medical documents is always appended with a diagnostic confidence indicator (A, G, V or Z): A (excluded diagnosis), G (confirmed diagnosis), V (tentative diagnosis) and Z (condition after a confirmed diagnosis).

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Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is caused by circulatory disorders. The brain receives too little oxygen and becomes damaged, resulting in a reduction in mental abilities.