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F53

Non-billable

Mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, NEC

Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

F50-F59

Child Codes

2

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Child Codes (2)

ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, nec?

The ICD-10-CM code for mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, nec is F53. The full clinical description is "Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified". F53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code F53 mean?

ICD-10-CM code F53 represents “Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is F53 a billable code?

No, F53 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under F53.

What chapter is F53 in?

F53 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).

What codes cannot be used with F53?

F53 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, 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).

What are the subcategories under F53?

F53 has 2 child codes, including: F53.0 (Postpartum depression), F53.1 (Puerperal psychosis).

What are the UMLS CUIs for F53?

F53 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4552595. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does F53 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, nec affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F53?

F53 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6E2Z (Mental or behavioural disorders associated with pregnancy, childbirth or the puerperium, unspecified).

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