A patient is admitted to the hospital for confusion. According to the family, the patient has been more difficult to manage at home and no longer is able to care for himself. The patient has known Alzheimer disease. No medical cause could be determined for the patient's increasing confusion, and it is believed that nursing home placement is appropriate.Discharge Diagnosis: Alzheimer dementia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The discharge diagnosis is Alzheimer dementia, which is classified under code G30.9. Additionally, the patient is exhibiting confusion, which is a symptom commonly associated with Alzheimer dementia and is classified under code F02.80. Therefore, the correct choice would be C - G30.9, F02.80.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital for Confusion