Question 1

Is F53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, F53 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code F53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code F53 represents Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code F53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for F53 is section:F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from F53?

Accepted Answer

Code F53 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: mood disorders with psychotic features (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3); postpartum dysphoria (O90.6); psychosis in schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other psychotic disorders (F20-F29). These conditions cannot be coded together with F53 as they represent different diagnoses.

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