Delirium due to multiple etiological factors

Description

All definitional requirements for delirium are met. There is evidence from history, physical examination, or laboratory findings that the delirium is attributable to multiple etiological factors, which may include disorders or diseases not classified under mental and behavioural disorders, substance intoxication or withdrawal, or a medication.

Coding note

Identified etiologies should be classified separately.

Index terms

Delirium due to multiple etiological factors

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

6D70.0 – Delirium due to disease classified elsewhere
6D70.1 – Delirium due to psychoactive substances including medications
6D70.Y – Delirium, other specified cause
6D70.Z – Delirium, unspecified or unknown cause

Foundation entity

Delirium due to multiple etiological factors – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/343480877

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