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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Postnatal Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Postnatal Depression

F53.0
O90.6

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

Also Known as:
Postpartum Depression
PPD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Postnatal Depression

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

Use ICD-10 code F53.0 for postpartum depression, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postpartum depression

Billable Code
F53.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks with significant functional impairment.
documentation:
  • • Documented use of validated screening tool with score indicating depression.

Applicable To

  • • Major depressive disorder with postpartum onset

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes symptom duration and impact on daily functioning.

Postpartum mood disturbance

Billable Code
O90.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Mood changes resolving within 10 days postpartum

Applicable To

  • • Transient mood changes postpartum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are documented as resolving quickly without intervention.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z13.32

Encounter for screening for maternal depression

Use for routine screening visits without an active diagnosis of postpartum depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for postnatal depression?

The ICD-10 code for postnatal depression is F53.0, used for major depressive disorder with postpartum onset.

How is postnatal depression documented?

Document postnatal depression using validated tools like EPDS or PHQ-9, including scores and functional impact.

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