F31.0 – Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic
The ICD-10-CM code F31.0 diagnoses a patient with Bipolar Disorder and is currently having a hypomanic episode. The severity is also unspecified. Learn what this code entails in this short guide.
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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-CN) used to designate “Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic.”
Bipolar Disorder is characterized by sudden and intense mood swings. In the context of Bipolar Disorder, we call these mood swings “episodes.”
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 the F31.0 billable?
Yes, the F31.0 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.
F31.0 Clinical Information:
If a patient has a hypomanic Bipolar Disorder episode, they will likely have the following symptoms:
- They feel jumpy
- They have racing thoughts
- They talk fast and loudly
- They are up and have this desire to be out and about
- They sleep less or don’t need that much sleep
- They feel self-important (in varying degrees)
- They are highly irritable
- They are prone to doing things excessively or engaging in risky activities
Since hypomania is a less extreme version of mania, then these symptoms are not as heightened as you would see in a patient currently having a manic episode.
To determine if a patient has Bipolar Disorder, healthcare professionals and providers will conduct physical exams, and psychiatric assessments.
Once it is confirmed that the patient has Bipolar Disorder and they’re 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.
F31.0 synonyms include:
- Bipolar disorder, most recent episode hypomanic
- Bipolar I disorder, most recent episode hypomanic
- Hypomanic bipolar I disorder
Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for Bipolar Disorder with manic episodes:
- F31 - Bipolar disorder
- 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
- F31.71 - Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode hypomanic
- F31.72 - Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode hypomanic
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.
You use it when your patient is confirmed to have Bipolar Disorder and they’re currently having a hypomanic episode.
Treatment for this disorder will depend on the severity, but normally, treatment includes medication (mood stabilizers and antipsychotics) and psychotherapy. Severe cases may involve hospitalization.
