F25.0 – Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type

F25.0 Diagnosis Code: Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type

• F25.0 is the ICD-10-CM code used to diagnose Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type.
• This is a mental health disorder where individuals experience schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations or delusions and mood disorder symptoms like mania or depression.
• Symptoms must occur continuously and be accompanied by delusions or hallucinations for two or more weeks without a major mood episode.
• This condition is a severe and chronic disorder, and individuals with this diagnosis often require ongoing treatment and support to manage their symptoms.

Is F25.0 Billable?

Yes, F25.0 is a billable code. This means it can be used for reimbursement to diagnose and treat Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type. However, the exact usage of the code for billing may depend on the patient's insurance policy or the guidelines of the healthcare facility.

Clinical Information

• Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type, is characterized by periods of mood disturbance and periods of psychotic symptoms.
• The bipolar type of this disorder is defined by the presence of mania and sometimes major depression.
• Diagnosis often involves a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and detailed patient history.
• Treatment usually involves a combination of medications, psychotherapy, and coordinated specialty care services.

Synonyms Include

• Bipolar type schizoaffective disorder
• Schizoaffective disorder with bipolar features

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Schizoaffective Disorder

• F25.1: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type
• F25.2: Schizoaffective disorder, mixed type
• F25.8: Other schizoaffective disorders
• F25.9: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified