6D80.1

Dementia due to Alzheimer disease with late onset

Demência devida à doença de Alzheimer, com início tardio

Category

Definition

Dementia due to Alzheimer disease that develops at the age of 65 years or above. This is the most common pattern, representing more than 95% of all cases.

Coding Note

This category should never be used in primary tabulation. The codes are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes when it is desired to identify the presence of dementia in diseases classified elsewhere. When dementia is due to multiple aetiologies, code all that apply.

Diagnostic Criteria

  • All diagnostic requirements for Dementia Due to Alzheimer Disease are met.
  • Neurocognitive, functional, and or behavioural symptoms associated with Alzheimer Disease were present at or after age 65, as evidenced by neuropsychological test data, neuroimaging data, genetic testing, medical tests, family history, and/or clinical history.

Index Terms

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