F06.31 – Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features

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F06.31 diagnosis code: Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features Is F06.31 billable?Clinical information Synonyms include Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for mood disorder FAQS

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F06.31 diagnosis code: Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features

F06.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for diagnosing mood disorder due to a general physiological condition with depressive features. As with other mental disorders due to medical conditions, this code represents cases where a mood disorder has arisen as a direct consequence of a physiological condition, with symptoms primarily reflecting depression.

It involves mood disturbances characterized by markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all activities and low mood. Examples of physiological conditions include hypothyroidism, Parkinson's disease, and stroke.

The coding assumes a causal relationship between the physiological state and the mood disturbance.

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Is F06.31 billable?

Yes, F06.31 is a billable code. This means the code can support a diagnosis in a patient's medical record for reimbursement through a health insurance claim.

Clinical information

Mood disorders due to known physiological conditions are disturbances in mood believed to be directly caused by the physiological effects of a medical condition.
Depressive features signify that the predominant symptoms are depressive, such as sadness, emptiness, or irritability, accompanied by physical and cognitive changes.
These mood disorders can occur due to various physiological conditions, including endocrine disorders, neurological conditions, or autoimmune diseases.
Correct diagnosis of these conditions is crucial for effective treatment, as managing the underlying physiological condition can often alleviate the mood disorder.
Treatment typically involves addressing the underlying condition and may include psychotherapy or pharmacological interventions for depressive symptoms.

Synonyms include

Depressive disorder due to a general medical condition
Mood disorder due to medical condition, depressive features
Physiologically caused depressive disorder
Secondary depression
Organic depressive disorder

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for mood disorder

F06.30 - Mood disorder due to known physiological condition, unspecified
F06.32 - Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with major depressive-like episode
F06.33 - Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with manic features
F06.34 - Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with mixed features
F32.9 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
F33.9 - Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
F34.1 - Dysthymic disorder
F39 - Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

Commonly asked questions

Does F06.31 mean a physical health condition causes depression?

Yes, F06.31 indicates that a mood disorder with depressive features is directly caused by a general physiological condition, such as hypothyroidism, Parkinson's disease, or stroke. The diagnosis assumes a causal relationship between the physiological condition and the depressive symptoms, which include sadness, diminished interest or pleasure in activities, and cognitive changes.

What treatments are usually recommended for F06.31?

Treatment for F06.31 typically involves addressing the underlying physiological condition causing the mood disorder. Additionally, psychotherapy or pharmacological interventions, such as antidepressants, may be used to manage depressive symptoms. The treatment plan is tailored to the specific needs of the patient and the severity of their symptoms.

Can F06.31 be a temporary condition?

Yes, F06.31 can be temporary if the underlying physiological condition is successfully treated or managed. Once the primary medical issue is resolved, the associated depressive symptoms may improve or completely resolve.