F31.32 – Bipolar Disorder, Current Episode Depressed, Moderate

Is F31.32 Billable?

Yes, F31.32 is a billable code. It is used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim. It proves the medical necessity of the healthcare provider's services, validating the treatment offered.

Clinical Information

• Bipolar disorder is a psychiatric condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).
• A person diagnosed with F31.32 is currently in a depressive phase with moderate severity.
• During this phase, the person may experience sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in most activities, difficulty sleeping, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of death or     suicide.
• Bipolar disorder requires lifelong treatment, even when the individual feels better. Treatment typically involves medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).
• Early recognition and intervention significantly improve the long-term prognosis of the disorder.

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Synonyms Include:

• Bipolar II Disorder, Current Episode Depressed, Moderate
• Bipolar II Disorder in Partial Remission, Most Recent Episode Depressed
• Moderate Bipolar Depression
• Bipolar Affective Disorder, Current Episode Depression, Moderate
• Moderate Depressive Episode in Bipolar Disorder

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Bipolar Disorder

• F31.11 - Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features, moderate
• F31.73 - Bipolar disorder, currently in remission, most recent episode mania
• F31.4 - Bipolar disorder, most recent episode hypomanic
• F31.6 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed
• F31.5 - Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, without psychotic features
• F31.2 - Bipolar disorder, current episode manic with psychotic features
• F31.9 - Bipolar disorder, unspecified
• F31.81 - Bipolar II disorder