ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F53
Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F53
- 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)
- Postnatal depression, NOS
- Postpartum depression, NOS
- Postpartum psychosis
- Puerperal psychosis, NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for F53):
About ICD-10-CM Code F53 (Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium)
ICD-10-CM code F53 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F53 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F53 - Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium related to not elsewhere classified.