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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Depression

F31.3
F31.5
F31.81

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bipolar depression includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Bipolar Disorder with Depressive Episodes
Bipolar Affective Disorder, Depressed
bipolar disorder, depressed episode
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Depression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Depression

Use ICD-10 code F31.3 for bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate

Non-Billable
F31.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient presents with symptoms of mild to moderate depression within a bipolar disorder context.

Applicable To

  • • Mild depressive episode
  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the severity of the depressive episode.

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features

Billable Code
F31.5
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Psychotic features must be clearly documented in the patient's record.

Bipolar II disorder

Billable Code
F31.81
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hypomanic episodes
  • • Major depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the absence of manic episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar depression?

The ICD-10 code for bipolar depression varies based on severity and features: F31.3 for mild/moderate episodes, F31.5 for severe episodes with psychotic features, and F31.81 for Bipolar II disorder.

How do you document bipolar depression?

Document bipolar depression by specifying the episode type, severity, psychotic features, and remission status. Use tools like PHQ-9 for severity assessment.

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