What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder with a depressive episode?

The ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder with a depressive episode varies based on severity and psychotic features, including F31.3, F31.4, and F31.5.

How do you code bipolar disorder with psychotic features?

For bipolar disorder with psychotic features during a depressive episode, use ICD-10 code F31.5.

ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Disorder Depressed Episode(F31.31, F31.0, F31.3)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for bipolar disorder with depressive episodes, including specific codes for severity and psychotic features.

Also known as:

Bipolar DepressionBipolar Disorder with Depressive Episode

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Bipolar Disorder Depressed Episode

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
F31.31	Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild	Use when the patient has a mild depressive episode in the context of bipolar disorder.	Presence of at least five depressive symptoms History of manic episode
F31.4	Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features	Use when the patient has a severe depressive episode without psychotic features.	Severe impairment in functioning Absence of psychotic features
F31.5	Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features	Use when the patient has a severe depressive episode with psychotic features.	Severe depressive symptoms Presence of psychotic features
F31.81	Bipolar II disorder	Use for Bipolar II disorder with current or past hypomanic and depressive episodes.	History of hypomanic episodes Presence of major depressive episodes

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild

F31.31Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mildF32.0

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic featuresF31.5

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic featuresF31.4

Bipolar disorder, unspecifiedF31.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Bipolar Disorder Depressed Episode.

Vague documentation of bipolar disorder

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: Fails to meet ICD-10 documentation standards., Financial: Results in denied claims or reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use structured templates, Include all required elements

Using MDD codes (F32-F33) when bipolar is diagnosed

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to lower reimbursement., Compliance: Violates ICD-10 coding rules., Data Quality: Compromises accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure bipolar disorder is coded with F31.x codes, not MDD codes.

Not specifying the current episode's severity or psychotic features

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement or denials., Compliance: Fails to meet documentation standards., Data Quality: Leads to unspecified codes affecting data quality.

Mitigation

Document and code the severity and presence of psychotic features.

Unspecified coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes like F31.9 increases audit risk.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation supports specific coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F31.31.

Primary Code

F31.31

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild

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ICD-10 Coding for Bipolar Disorder Depressed Episode(F31.31, F31.0, F31.3)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bipolar disorder with a depressive episode?

How do you code bipolar disorder with psychotic features?

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