A mood disorder is a mental health problem that primarily affects a person’s emotional state. The article lists the four common mood disorders and their related ICD-10 codes.
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ICD-10 Codes for Diagnosing Four Common Mood Disorders
1. ICD-10 Codes for Diagnosing
Four Common
Mood Disorders
A mood disorder is a mental health problem
that primarily affects a person’s emotional
state. The article lists the four common mood
disorders and their related ICD-10 codes.
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Everyday life is a roller coaster of emotions and changes in mood can
interfere with everyday life. People, in most cases may experience
normal fluctuations in mood that may come and go. When your mood
starts to have a serious impact on your daily activities and your social,
educational and professional relationships, people may experience
mood disorder. Regarded as a serious mental health problem, a mood
disorder primarily affects a person’s emotional state wherein
theperson’s mood becomes distorted or incompatible with their
circumstances and interferes with their normal ability to function. This
is a disorder in which a person experiences long periods of extreme
happiness, extreme sadness, or both. Reports suggest that around
20.9 million American adults aged 18 and older have a mood disorder.
It is estimated that females are more likely to be diagnosed with mood
disorder than men. In fact, 45 percent of those with a mood disorder
will face severe impairment. With appropriate diagnosis, treatment,
and support, most people struggling with mood disorders will get
better. Therapy, antidepressants, and support and self-care can help
treat mood disorders. Psychiatry medical billing and coding can be
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Many factors contribute to mood disorders. In most cases, they are
caused by an imbalance of brain chemicals. On the other hand, major
life events (such as stressful life changes) may also contribute to a
depressed mood. These life events (losing a job, getting divorced,
losing a loved one, death in the family, and financial trouble) coupled
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with stress can bring on feelings of sadness or depression that make a
mood disorder difficult to manage. Common risk factors associated
with the condition include – family history, previous diagnosis of a
mood disorder, trauma, stress or major life changes in the case of
depression, physical illness or use of certain medications and changes
in brain structure and function. Symptoms of this condition may
depend on age and the type of mood disorder a person experiences.
Some of the most common symptoms of a mood disorder include –
Loss of interest in activities the person once enjoyed
Difficulty sleeping or sleeping more than usual
Eating more or less than usual
Suicide tendencies
Problems making decisions
Feelings of anxiety and guilt
Feeling isolated, sad, hopeless, and worthless
Fatigue and crying
Difficulty concentrating
With mood disorders, these symptoms are ongoing and eventually
start to affect your daily life in a negative way.
Types of Mood Disorders
Here are the four common mood disorders and their related diagnosis
codes –
Depression (major depressive disorder/clinical depression) -
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) defines depression or
major depressive disorder as a common and serious medical illness
that negatively affects the way how one feels, thinks and acts. It may
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be described as feelings of sadness, loss, or anger that interfere with a
person’s everyday activities. People may experience depression in
different ways. The condition may interfere with the daily work,
resulting in lost time and lower productivity. It can also influence
relationships and some chronic health conditions. Symptoms include –
lose of interest in favorite activities, change in sleep patterns, difficulty
in concentration, withdrawing from social engagements and thoughts
of suicide. Treatment options for depression include administering
medications (such as antidepressants or other psychotropic
medications) psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). Related ICD-10 codes for the
condition include –
F32 Major depressive disorder, single episode
F32.0 Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
F32.1 Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
F32.2 Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without
psychotic features
F32.3 Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with
psychotic features
F32.4 Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial
remission
F32.5 Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
F32.8 Other depressive episodes
F32.81 Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
F32.89 Other specified depressive episodes
F32.9 Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
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F33 Major depressive disorder, recurrent
F33.0 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
F33.1 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
F33.2 Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without
psychotic features
F33.3 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic
symptoms
F33.4 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission
F33.40 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission,
unspecified
F33.41 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
F33.42 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
F33.8 Other recurrent depressive disorders
F33.9 Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
Bipolar disorder - Also called manic depression or bipolar affective
disorder, depression that includes alternating times of depression and
mania. In other words, it is a disorienting condition that results in
extreme shifts in mood. The person may feel like he/she is on top of
the world at one time and fall into relentless depression after some
time, may be after a few weeks. Symptoms may involve unpredictable
changes in mood and behavior, resulting in significant distress and
difficulty in life. This condition has a high potential for adverse
consequences, especially a risk for suicide. Therefore, it is important to
obtain treatment for this condition at the right time. Treatment
includes medications, substance abuse treatment and psychotherapy.
Associated ICD-10 codes include –
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F31 Bipolar disorder
F31.0 Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic
F31.1 Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic
features
F31.2 Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with
psychotic features
F31.3 Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or
moderate severity
F31.4 Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe,
without psychotic features
F31.5 Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with
psychotic features
F31.6 Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed
F31.7 Bipolar disorder, currently in remission
F31.8 Other bipolar disorders
F31.9 Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Dysthymia - Also called persistent depressive disorder (PDD), this
condition is a form of chronic depression which causes continuous
feelings of deep sadness and hopelessness. These feelings can affect
your mood and behavior as well as physical functions (including
appetite and sleep). As a result, people with the disorder often lose
interest in activities they once enjoyed and have difficulty finishing
daily tasks. The symptoms of PDD are similar to those of depression.
However, the key difference is that PDD is chronic, with symptoms
occurring on most days for at least two years. Common symptoms
include – persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, a negative
attitude, avoidance of social activities, indecisiveness, sleep problems
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and lack of concentration. Treatment for PDD consists of medication
and talk therapy. ICD-10 codes for diagnosing PDD include –
F34 Persistent mood [affective] disorders
F34.0 Cyclothymic disorder
F34.1 Dysthymic disorder
F34.8 Other persistent mood [affective] disorders
F34.81 Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
F34.89 Other specified persistent mood disorders
F34.9 Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified
Substance-induced Mood Disorder – Substance-induced mood
disorder is a kind of depression that is caused by using alcohol, drugs,
or medications. Substance/medication-induced depressive disorder is
the diagnostic name for alcohol or drug-induced depression.
This disorder manifests as a change in the way you think, feel, or act,
caused by taking or stopping a drug. These changes in your mood can
last days or weeks. People may experience symptoms of depression or
mania, or may have symptoms of both at different times. The
symptoms may start while a person consumes the drugs or within a
few days after they stop consumption. ICD-10 codes include –
F19 Other psychoactive substance related disorders
F19.1 Other psychoactive substance abuse
F19.10 Other psychoactive substance abuse, uncomplicated
F19.11 Other psychoactive substance abuse, in remission
F19.12 Other psychoactive substance abuse with intoxication
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F19.14 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with
psychoactive substance-induced mood disorder
F19.15 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with
psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorder
F19.16 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder
F19.17 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementia
F19.18 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with other
psychoactive substance-induced disorders
F19.19 Other psychoactive substance abuse, with unspecified
psychoactive substance-induced disorder
F19.2 Other psychoactive substance dependence
F19.20 Other psychoactive substance dependence,
uncomplicated
F19.21 Other psychoactive substance dependence, in remission
F19.22 Other psychoactive substance dependence with
intoxication
F19.23 Other psychoactive substance dependence with
withdrawal
F19.24 Other psychoactive substance dependence, with
psychoactive substance-induced mood disorder
F19.25 Other psychoactive substance dependence with
psychoactive substance-induced psychotic disorder
F19.26 Other psychoactive substance dependence with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder
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F19.27 Other psychoactive substance dependence with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementia
F19.28 Other psychoactive substance dependence with other
psychoactive substance-induced disorders
F19.29 Other psychoactive substance dependence, with
unspecified psychoactive substance-induced disorder
F19.9 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified
F19.90 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified,
uncomplicated
F19.92 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with
intoxication
F19.93 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with
withdrawal
F19.94 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, with
psychoactive substance-induced mood disorder
F19.95 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, with
psychoactive substance-induced
F19.96 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting amnestic disorder
F19.97 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, with
psychoactive substance-induced persisting dementia
F19.98 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with other
psychoactive substance-induced disorders
F19.99 Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified, with
unspecified psychoactive substance-induced disorder
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Mood disorders may recur or be ongoing and therefore may require
long-term or lifetime treatment. For most people, mood disorders can
be successfully treated with medications psychotherapy, also known as
talk therapy which help regulate the chemical imbalances in the brain.
A combination of psychotherapy and medication is often the best
course of action.After starting the medications, it may take two to six
weeks before patients begin to notice considerable changes in their
symptoms. Physicians advise patients to never stop their medications,
even if they begin to feel better.
Knowing the specific ICD-10 codes related to different mood disorders
is important for providers. Partnering with an experienced psychiatric
insurance verification company is a practical option for physicians
to ensure accurate and timely claim submissions.