G31.0
Frontotemporal dementia
Clinical Information
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A syndrome caused by progressive degeneration of the frontal or temporal lobes of the brain. It is manifested with personality changes and deterioration of the language skills.
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The most common clinical form of frontotemporal lobar degeneration, this dementia presents with personality and behavioral changes often associated with disinhibition, apathy, and lack of insight.
Details
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G31.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM G31.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of G31.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 G31.0 may differ.