F31.62 – Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
The ICD-10-CM code F31.62 diagnoses a patient with Bipolar Disorder and is currently having a mixed episode, meaning they are depressed and manic. The severity is also moderate. Learn what this code entails by reading this short guide.
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F31.62 Diagnosis Code: Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate
The F31.62 is an ICD code included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) used to designate “Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, moderate.”
A manic episode in Bipolar Disorder occurs when an individual experiences heightened energy levels that drive them to be active and sociable, accompanied by irritability.
In contrast, a depressive episode is characterized by feelings of sadness, worthlessness, emptiness, and, in severe cases, despair. The person also becomes indifferent or apathetic towards almost everything.
Certain individuals with Bipolar Disorder may concurrently experience both manic and depressive moods.
In the context of this ICD-10 code, the patient is currently experiencing both moods at once, and the severity of the episodes is moderate.
Is the F31.62 billable?
Yes, the F31.62 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.
F31.62 clinical information
If a patient has a mixed Bipolar Disorder episode, they will likely have the following symptoms:
- Having rapid and uncontrollable thoughts.
- Engaging in fast and loud speech.
- Feeling restless and having a strong desire to be active and go out.
- Experiencing a decrease in sleep or requiring less sleep than usual.
- Feeling an inflated sense of self-importance to varying degrees.
- Experiencing intense irritability.
- Displaying a tendency to engage in excessive or risky behaviors.
- Feeling deep sadness.
- Experiencing feelings of despair.
- Feeling lonely and occasionally isolating themselves.
- Experiencing a significant lack of energy.
- Sleeping excessively.
- Experiencing changes in appetite, either eating too little or too much.
- Feeling disinterested in almost everything.
- Having thoughts of self-harm
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, they’re having a mixed episode, and the severity of their episode is moderate, 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.
F31.62 synonyms include:
- Bipolar affective disorder, current episode mixed
- Bipolar affective disorder, most recent episode mixed
- Mixed bipolar affective disorder, moderate
- Moderate bipolar disorder
- Moderate mixed bipolar I disorder
Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for Bipolar Disorder with mixed episodes:
- F31 - Bipolar disorder
- F31.6 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed
- F31.60 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, unspecified
- F31.61 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, mild
- F31.63 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, without psychotic features
- F31.64 - Bipolar disorder, current episode mixed, severe, with psychotic features
- F31.77 - Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode mixed
- F31.78 - Bipolar disorder, in full remission, most recent episode mixed
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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, they’re currently having a mixed episode (meaning they are both depressed and manic), and the severity of this episode is moderate.
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.
