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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

ICD-10 Coding for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

F39

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for mood disorder not otherwise specified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Mood Disorder NOS
Unspecified Mood Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

Use ICD-10 code F39 for unspecified mood [affective] disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

Billable Code
F39
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms include both depressed mood and irritability/agitation without meeting MDD criteria
documentation:
  • • Documentation states: 'Symptoms overlap multiple categories without clear diagnostic fit'

Applicable To

  • • Mood disorder NOS

Important Notes

  • • F39 should be used when mood symptoms are present but do not fit into specific categories of mood disorders.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.4

Mental health screening

Use when screening for mood disorders is performed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified?

The ICD-10 code for Mood Disorder Not Otherwise Specified is F39, used when mood symptoms do not fit specific categories like MDD or bipolar disorder.

When should F39 be used instead of F32.9?

Use F39 when mood symptoms include both depressive and other mood features that do not meet criteria for major depressive disorder.

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