What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar 1 disorder?

The ICD-10 code for bipolar 1 disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, is F31.1. If psychotic features are present, use F31.2.

How do you document a manic episode?

Document a manic episode by specifying the duration, symptoms, and presence or absence of psychotic features. Include details such as grandiosity, decreased need for sleep, and increased goal-directed activity.

ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar 1 Disorder(F31.1, F06.30, F31.2)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for bipolar 1 disorder, including documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Manic-Depressive IllnessBipolar Affective Disorder

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Bipolar 1 Disorder

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F31.1	Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features	Use for patients experiencing a manic episode without psychotic features.	At least one manic episode lasting at least 7 days Symptoms such as grandiosity decreased need for sleep and increased goal-directed activity
F31.2	Bipolar disorder, current episode manic with psychotic features	Use for patients experiencing a manic episode with psychotic features.	Manic episode with psychotic features such as delusions or hallucinations

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features

F31.1

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic with psychotic featuresF31.2

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic featuresF31.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Bipolar 1 Disorder.

Failing to document psychotic features when present.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential loss of reimbursement for higher severity codes.

Mitigation

Use checklists to ensure all symptoms are documented., Regular training on documentation standards.

Using unspecified bipolar disorder codes when specific episode details are available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases the accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies the current episode type and severity.

Documentation of psychotic features

Impact

Failure to document psychotic features can lead to audit discrepancies.

Mitigation

Implement regular audits of clinical documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F31.1.

Primary Code

F31.1

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features

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ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar 1 Disorder(F31.1, F06.30, F31.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar 1 disorder?

How do you document a manic episode?

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