F39 – Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

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F39 Diagnosis Code: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder Is F39 Billable?Clinical Information Synonyms Include Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Affective mood disorder FAQS

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F39 Diagnosis Code: Unspecified mood [affective] disorder

Clinical Description:

F39 is a billable code in the ICD-10-CM, utilized when a mood [affective] disorder does not fall within the confines of other predefined categories.
This code encapsulates conditions with predominant mood disturbances where a patient does not meet the complete criteria for specific mood disorders like major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder.
It serves as a general category for mood disorders of varying severity, from mild to severe, including those that may be in partial or full remission.
F39 can also cover mood disorders that exhibit psychotic features, depending on the specifics of the patient's symptoms.

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Is F39 Billable: Yes

F39 is a billable code, indicating a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes in the healthcare sector.

Clinical Information

Unspecified mood disorders fundamentally affect a person's emotional state and day-to-day
mood.
These disorders can range from minor to severe mood disorders with psychotic features.
Symptoms can fluctuate over time, including anxiety, depression, guilt, hostility, or unusual excitability.
The disorder can lead to significant impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.
Mood disorders can increase a person's risk for physical health conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

Synonyms Include:

Affective psychosis
Mild mood disorder
Mood disorder in partial remission
Severe mood disorder with psychotic features
Severe mood disorder without psychotic features

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Affective mood disorder

F32: Major depressive disorder, single episode
F33: Major depressive disorder, recurrent
F31: Bipolar disorder
F34.1: Dysthymic disorder
F43.23: Adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood
F34.8: Other persistent mood [affective] disorders
F34.9: Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified
F38.1: Persistent mood [affective] disorders
F38.0: Other mood [affective] disorders
F30: Manic episode

Commonly asked questions

When to use a diagnosis code F39?

Use the F39 diagnosis code when a patient presents with a mood disorder that does not fit precisely into another, more defined category in the ICD-10-CM.

What are the common treatments for F39 Diagnosis Code?

Common treatments for mood disorders include psychotherapy (talk therapy), medications such as mood stabilizers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics, or a combination of both. Lifestyle modifications, including regular exercise, a healthy diet, and sufficient sleep, can also help manage symptoms.

What does diagnosis code F39 mean?

The F39 diagnosis code represents an unspecified mood [affective] disorder. This is a broad category for mood disorders that do not meet the full criteria for a more specific mood disorder, like major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder. It can vary in severity and may or may not involve psychotic features.