F31.5 diagnosis code: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features
F31.5 is a diagnostic code used in the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10) to classify a specific type of bipolar disorder. It represents bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, severe, with psychotic features.
Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings that fluctuate between periods of depression and mania (or elevated mood). In this case, the individual is experiencing a current episode of depression, which is classified as severe due to the intensity and impact of the symptoms.
Furthermore, the diagnostic code includes a mention of psychotic features. Psychotic features refer to hallucinations, delusions, or other forms of psychosis. These symptoms can occur during depressive or manic episodes in individuals with bipolar disorder. Psychotic symptoms during a depressive episode might include hallucinations or delusions related to themes of guilt, worthlessness, or nihilism.
Please note this code is for depressive episodes. You can't use this for cases like single manic episode. You also can't use it for cases with mild or moderate severity, since this is meant for severe cases.