What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder?

The ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder varies based on the episode type and severity, such as F31.0 for hypomanic episodes and F31.2 for severe manic episodes with psychotic features.

How do you code bipolar disorder with psychotic features?

For bipolar disorder with psychotic features, use F31.2 for severe manic episodes with psychosis. Ensure documentation specifies psychotic symptoms.

ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Disorder(F31.0, F25.0, F31.1)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for bipolar disorder, including specific codes for manic, hypomanic, and depressive episodes. Ensure accurate documentation for optimal coding.

Also known as:

Manic-Depressive IllnessBipolar Affective Disorder

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Bipolar 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
F31.0	Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic	Use when the patient is experiencing a hypomanic episode without psychotic features.	Presence of hypomanic symptoms lasting at least 4 days
F31.1	Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features	Use when the patient is experiencing a manic episode without psychotic features.	Manic symptoms lasting at least 7 days
F31.2	Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features	Use when the patient is experiencing a severe manic episode with psychotic features.	Presence of manic symptoms with psychotic features
F31.9	Bipolar disorder, unspecified	Use when the specific episode type and severity are not documented.	Lack of specific episode documentation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic

F31.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Cyclothymic disorderF34.0

Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar typeF25.0

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Bipolar Disorder.

Documenting 'bipolar disorder' without specifying the episode

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate clinical representation, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement

Mitigation

Use detailed templates, Educate clinicians on documentation standards

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are available

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential lower reimbursement due to unspecified coding, Compliance: Increased audit risk, Data Quality: Decreased data accuracy and quality

Mitigation

Document specific episode type and severity to use specific codes.

Unspecified coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes increases audit risk.

Mitigation

Encourage detailed documentation and use of specific codes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F31.0.

Primary Code

F31.0

Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic

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ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Disorder(F31.0, F25.0, F31.1)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder?

How do you code bipolar disorder with psychotic features?

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