2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code G30.9Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›G00–G99›G30-G32›G30

ICD-10-CM G30.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

G30.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Alzheimer's disease, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neurocognitive disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
G30.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Short Description
Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
G30
Alzheimer's disease

Code Classification

ChapterG00–G99Diseases of the nervous system
SectionG30-G32Other degenerative diseases of the nervous system
CategoryG30Alzheimer's disease
This CodeG30.9Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Alzheimer's disease with altered behavior
  • Alzheimer's disease with delirium
  • Alzheimer's disease with delusions
  • Alzheimer's disease with depressed mood
  • Alzheimer's disease with progressive aphasia
  • Alzheimer's disease with psychosis
  • Dementia of the Alzheimer type with behavioral disturbance
  • Dementia with behavioral disturbance
  • Depressed mood
  • Focal Alzheimer's disease
  • Late onset Alzheimer's dementia with behavioral disturbance
  • Progressive aphasia

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Disease, diseased
      • Alzheimer's
    • Disease, diseased
      • Alzheimer's
        • with behavioral disturbance

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR NVS011
Neurocognitive disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects thinking and memory skills. If you have AD, it can impair your ability to reason or learn new skills until it becomes difficult to complete daily activities.

The full article covers:

  • What is Alzheimer's disease?
  • What are the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease?
  • Who is more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease?
  • How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for Alzheimer's disease?
  • Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert G30.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
331.0 Alzheimer's disease
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About G30.9Overview

Is G30.9 (Alzheimer's disease) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Alzheimer's disease, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of G30.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Alzheimer's disease, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 331.0 (Alzheimer's disease). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.