F06.71: Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition with behavioral disturbance

F06.71, mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition with behavioral disturbance, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 4 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 13 HCPCS Level II codes, including G0410 (Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group…), G0017 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…), G0018 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…). The articles come from 3 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.

HCPCS Level II codes with F06.71 as a covered diagnosis

CodeDescriptionMedicare coverageDMEPOS fee 2026 (state range)Articles listing it
G0410Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutesCarrier judgment—2
G0017Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); first 60 minutesCarrier judgment—2
G0018Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site of service (any place of service at which the non-facility rate for psychotherapy for crisis services applies, other than the office setting); each additional 30 minutes (list separately in addition to code for primary service)Carrier judgment—2
G0411Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient setting, approximately 45 to 50 minutesCarrier judgment—2
G0323Care management services for behavioral health conditions, at least 20 minutes of clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist time, per calendar month. (these services include the following required elements: initial assessment or follow-up monitoring, including the use of applicable validated rating scales; behavioral health care planning in relation to behavioral/psychiatric health problems, including revision for patients who are not progressing or whose status changes; facilitating and coordinating treatment such as psychotherapy, coordination with and/or referral to physicians and practitioners who are authorized by medicare to prescribe medications and furnish e/m services, counseling and/or psychiatric consultation; and continuity of care with a designated member of the care team)Carrier judgment—1
G0409Social work and psychological services, directly relating to and/or furthering the patient's rehabilitation goals, each 15 minutes, face-to-face; individual (services provided by a corf-qualified social worker or psychologist in a corf)Carrier judgment—1
G0570Care management services for behavioral health conditions, directed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per calendar month, with the following required elements: initial assessment or follow-up monitoring, including the use of applicable validated rating scales, behavioral health care planning in relation to behavioral/psychiatric health problems, including revision for patients who are not progressing or whose status changes, facilitating and coordinating treatment such as psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, counseling and/or psychiatric consultation, and continuity of care with a designated member of the care team (list separately in addition to advanced primary care management code)Carrier judgment—1
G0152Services performed by a qualified occupational therapist in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0155Services of clinical social worker in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0156Services of home health/hospice aide in home health or hospice settings, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0299Direct skilled nursing services of a registered nurse (rn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0300Direct skilled nursing services of a licensed practical nurse (lpn) in the home health or hospice setting, each 15 minutesCarrier judgment—1
G0451Development testing, with interpretation and report, per standardized instrument formCarrier judgment—1

Medicare policy articles listing F06.71

A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.

Other F06 diagnoses (Other mental disorders due to known physiological condition)

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare cover F06.71 (Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological…)?

Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 4 Medicare billing and coding articles list F06.71 as a covered diagnosis for 13 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.

Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 F06.71?

The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are G0410 (Group psychotherapy other than of a multiple-family group…, 2 articles); G0017 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…, 2 articles); G0018 (Psychotherapy for crisis furnished in an applicable site…, 2 articles); G0411 (Interactive group psychotherapy, in a partial…, 2 articles); G0323 (Care management services for behavioral health conditions…, 1 article). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.

Which Medicare policy articles list F06.71?

A59723 (Billing and Coding: Outpatient Psychotherapy); A56756 (Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care); A57480 (Billing and Coding: Psychiatry and Psychology Services), and 1 more article.

What is ICD-10-CM code F06.71?

F06.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition with behavioral disturbance, in category F06 (Other mental disorders due to known physiological condition), chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.

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