Delirium due to disease classified elsewhere

Description

All definitional requirements for delirium are met. There is evidence from history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that Delirium is caused by the direct physiological consequences of a disorder or disease classified elsewhere.

Coding note

Identified etiology should be classified separately.

Index terms

Delirium due to disease classified elsewhere

Exclusions from above levels

http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1516623224 – Neurodevelopmental disorders
QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

6D70.1 – Delirium due to psychoactive substances including medications
6D70.2 – Delirium due to multiple etiological factors
6D70.Y – Delirium, other specified cause
6D70.Z – Delirium, unspecified or unknown cause

Foundation entity

Delirium due to disease classified elsewhere – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1015017717

Allowed postcoordination axes

hasCausingCondition

Part of: 6D70: Delirium › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders