F31.0 – Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic

F31.0 diagnosis code: Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic

The F31.0 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) used to designate “Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic.” This code is different from the following: bipolar disorder, single manic episode, major depressive disorder, single episode, and major depressive disorder, recurrent.

Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that is characterized by sudden and intense mood swings called "episodes". There are two types: emotional highs or mania and lows or major depression.

A manic episode occurs when an individual with bipolar disorder experiences heightened energy levels, leading them to engage in activities and venture outside, accompanied by irritability.

On the other hand, a depressive episode entails feelings of sadness, worthlessness, emptiness, and, in severe cases, despair. The person also becomes indifferent towards almost everything or entirely disinterested. Certain individuals with bipolar disorder may concurrently experience both moods.

Regarding the ICD-10 code, the patient is presently going through a hypomanic episode. Hypomanic episodes are less intense compared to manic episodes.

Is F31.0 billable?

Yes, the F31.0 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.

Clinical information

If a patient has a hypomanic bipolar disorder episode, they will likely have the following symptoms:

• They feel jumpy because of their abnormally high energy or level of activity
• They have racing thoughts
• They talk so much and fast
• They are up and have this desire to constantly move purposelessly
• They sleep less or don't need that much sleep
• They feel self-important (in varying degrees)
• They are prone to doing things excessively or engaging in risky activities

Since hypomania is a less extreme version of mania, these symptoms are not as heightened as one would see in a patient currently having a manic episode.

To determine if a patient has bipolar disorder, healthcare professionals and providers will ask for the patient's personal and family medical history as well as conduct tests and check if the patient fits the criteria of the DSM-5 for manic episodes.

Once it is confirmed that the patient has bipolar disorder and is currently in a hypomanic manic episode, then this ICD-10 code can be used.

Treatment will depend on the severity of the patient, so it's best to determine how adverse the bipolar disorder is.

Synonyms include

• Bipolar 1 disorder, hypomanic episode
• Bipolar 1 disorder, hypomanic episode w mixed features
• Bipolar affective disorder, most recent episode hypomanic
• Bipolar affective disorder, current episode hypomanic
• Bipolar I disorder, most recent episode hypomanic
• Hypomanic bipolar I disorder
• Mixed hypomanic bipolar i disorder
• Disorder bipolar type 1, hypomanic episode

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for bipolar disorder with manic episodes:

• F31.1: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features
• F31.10: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, unspecified
• F31.11: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, mild
• F31.12: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate
• F31.13: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, severe
• F31.2: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features
• F31.71: Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode hypomanic
• F31.72: Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode hypomanic