F06.7: Mild cognitive disorder

Mild cognitive disorder, classified under the ICD-10 code F06.7, is a medical condition characterized by a minor yet noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities, including memory and thinking skills. A person with a mild cognitive disorder may struggle with memory issues, find it harder to make decisions, lose their train of thought or feel overwhelmed with making plans, dealing with complex tasks or understanding spatial relationships. While these cognitive changes may worry the patient and their loved ones, they are not severe enough to significantly interfere with daily life and usual activities. Disease progression in mild cognitive disorder varies between individuals and while it can sometimes lead to dementia, this is not always the case. Although much about the condition's origins remain unclear, it impacts the brain's ability to transmit and process information. Thus, affecting primarily the nervous system.