F31.63 – Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features

F31.63 Diagnosis Code: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features

• F31.63 is a billable ICD-10-CM code used for reimbursement for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features.
• This ICD-10-CM code is used to diagnose bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features in America. Its code may be different internationally. 
• The code is valid until the end of the fiscal year of 2023. 
• This code’s umbrella category is “Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders under “Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed.”

Is F31.63 Billable? 

Yes, F31.63 is billable for insurance reimbursement purposes.

Clinical Information

• Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition that causes severe mood swings in a patient. 
• A patient has a mixed episode if they experience both the symptoms of a manic episode which are feeling elated and energized, and the symptoms of a depressive episode which are feeling sad and hopeless. 
• Bipolar disorder may also affect one’s behavior and energy/activity levels. 
• If the patient exhibits severe depressive and manic symptoms for a minimum duration of two weeks, necessitating hospitalization, they are classified as having Bipolar I disorder.
• The causes of bipolar disorder are still unknown. However, factors such as genetics, imbalance in brain chemicals, and environment can play a role in affecting one’s mental health. 
• Those who are at risk of bipolar disorder are those who have relatives diagnosed with the same condition or those who have undergone traumatic events in life. 
• Treatments for bipolar disorder include medication, therapy, and ECT. These work hand in hand to living a more active, healthier lifestyle. 

Synonyms Include:

• Bipolar I disorder, mixed, severe
• Severe mixed bipolar I disorder
• Severe bipolar disorder without psychotic features

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Bipolar Disorder, Current Episode Mixed

• F31.60: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, unspecified
• F31.61: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, mild
• F31.62: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
• F31.64: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features