ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)
797 — Senility without mention of psychosis
ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.
About ICD-9-CM 797
797 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for Senility without mention of psychosis. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.
The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to one ICD-10-CM code, R41.81 (Age-related cognitive decline). The match is approximate, so confirm it against the record.
ICD-10-CM equivalents
- R41.81Age-related cognitive declineapproximate
Common questions about 797
What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 797?
- The GEMs map 797 to ICD-10-CM R41.81.
GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.