F31.89 – Other bipolar disorder

F31.89 Diagnosis Code: Other Bipolar Disorder

• F31.89 is an ICD-10-CM code that denotes 'Other Bipolar Disorder.'
• Bipolar Disorder, or manic-depressive illness, is a mental health disorder characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
• 'Other Bipolar Disorder' is a term used when a patient's condition does not fall precisely into the defined categories of Bipolar I, Bipolar II, or Cyclothymic Disorder but exhibits essential features of bipolar disorder.
• This diagnosis requires a careful clinical assessment as it is often complex, with patients presenting symptoms that may not fit the standard diagnostic criteria for specific bipolar disorder types.

F31.89 Billable?

Yes, F31.89 is a billable code, indicating it can be used in a medical reimbursement claim. It must be used explicitly for Other Bipolar Disorder conditions for accurate billing and reimbursement purposes.

Clinical Information

• The exact cause of bipolar disorder is unknown, but a combination of genetics, environment, altered brain structure, and chemistry may play a role.
• People with bipolar disorder may have trouble managing daily tasks at school or work, maintaining relationships, and keeping up with personal well-being.
• Treatment typically involves a combination of medication and psychotherapy and may often involve coordination among care teams.

Synonyms Include:

• Bipolar disorder, unspecified
• Bipolar disorder in remission
• Bipolar affective disorder, unspecified

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for 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 with psychotic features
• F31.30 - Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
• F31.4 - Bipolar disorder, current episode severe depression without psychotic features
• F31.5 - Bipolar disorder, current episode severe depression with psychotic features
• F31.60 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, unspecified
• F31.81 - Bipolar II disorder