A patient has an established bipolar disorder diagnosis, but the latest psychiatric note does not identify whether the current episode is manic, depressed, mixed, or in remission. That missing detail can change the ICD-10-CM code reported for the encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bipolar disorder is not represented by one universal diagnosis code. The F31 category contains multiple codes based on the clinical presentation, including episode type, severity, psychotic features, remission status, and Bipolar II disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For U.S. providers, choosing the appropriate ICD-10-CM code helps keep diagnosis documentation<\/a> and billing information consistent. However, a valid diagnosis code does not by itself guarantee coverage or payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder involving episodes of significant changes in mood, energy, activity, and functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main ICD-10-CM category is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n F31 – Bipolar disorder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n F31 is a category rather than a complete code for most claims. More specific codes within the category describe the patient’s documented bipolar presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bipolar I disorder does not have a single ICD-10-CM code equivalent to F31.81. Instead, applicable F31 codes generally reflect the documented current or most recent episode and related characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The appropriate code depends on how the diagnosis is documented.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Is the ICD-10 Code for Bipolar Disorder?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Bipolar Disorder ICD-10-CM Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n