6D85.0

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Dementia due to Parkinson disease

Description

Dementia due to Parkinson disease develops among individuals with idiopathic Parkinson disease and is characterized by impairment in attention, memory, executive and visuo-spatial functions. Mental and behavioral symptoms such as changes in affect, apathy and hallucinations may also be present. Onset is insidious and the course is one of gradual worsening of symptoms.

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.

Coding note from above levels

This category should only be used for primary tabulation, if the aetiology of the dementia is unknown. If the aetiology of the dementia is known code to the aetiology of the dementia for primary tabulation. When dementia is due to multiple aetiologies, code all that apply.

Index terms

  • Dementia due to Parkinson disease
  • Dementia in Parkinson disease
  • Dementia in paralysis agitans
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  • Dementia syndrome of Parkinson disease
  • PDD - [Parkinson disease dementia]
  • Parkinson related dementia

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6A00 – Disorders of intellectual development
  • 6D70 – Delirium
  • http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1516623224 – Neurodevelopmental disorders
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  • MB20.0 – Stupor
  • MB20.1 – Coma
  • MG2A – Ageing associated decline in intrinsic capacity
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6D85.1 – Dementia due to Huntington disease
  • 6D85.2 – Dementia due to exposure to heavy metals or other toxins
  • 6D85.3 – Dementia due to human immunodeficiency virus
  • 6D85.4 – Dementia due to multiple sclerosis
  • 6D85.5 – Dementia due to prion disease
  • 6D85.6 – Dementia due to normal pressure hydrocephalus
  • 6D85.7 – Dementia due to injury to the head
  • 6D85.8 – Dementia due to pellagra
  • 6D85.9 – Dementia due to Down syndrome
  • 6D85.Y – Dementia due to other specified diseases classified elsewhere

Foundation entity

Dementia due to Parkinson disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1494928041

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6D85: Dementia due to diseases classified elsewhere › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders