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ICD-10 Coding for Mania(F30.1, F30.2)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Mania. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Manic EpisodeBipolar Mania

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Mania

F30-F31Primary Range

Mood [affective] disorders

This range includes codes for manic episodes and bipolar disorder, which are the primary conditions associated with mania.

Mood disorder due to known physiological condition

Used when mania is secondary to a medical condition.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
F30.1Mania without psychotic symptomsUse when the patient exhibits manic symptoms without psychotic features.
  • Elevated mood lasting at least one week
  • Increased energy or activity
F30.2Mania with psychotic symptomsUse when the patient exhibits manic symptoms with psychotic features.
  • Presence of delusions or hallucinations
  • Elevated mood

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for mania

Essential facts and insights about Mania

The ICD-10 code for mania without psychotic symptoms is F30.1, and with psychotic symptoms is F30.2.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for mania

Mania without psychotic symptoms
Non-billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Patient exhibits elevated mood and increased energy without delusions or hallucinations.

Applicable To

  • Elevated mood
  • Increased energy

Excludes

  • Mania with psychotic symptoms

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Elevated mood lasting at least one week
  • Increased energy or activity

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification if psychotic features are present

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies absence of psychotic features.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic without psychotic features

F31.1
Use F31.1 if the patient has a history of bipolar disorder.

Bipolar disorder, current episode manic with psychotic features

F31.2
Use F31.2 if the patient has a history of bipolar disorder.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Mania to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F30.1.

Impact

Clinical: Lack of specificity affects treatment planning., Regulatory: Potential for audit flags., Financial: May result in lower reimbursement rates.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific codes, Ensure thorough documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with ICD-10 coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Code the underlying condition first, followed by F06.30 for mood disorder due to known physiological condition.

Impact

High risk of audit when using codes like F30.9 without justification.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific codes and ensure detailed documentation.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Mania, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Mania

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Mania. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Manic episode in a psychiatric setting

Specialty: Psychiatry

Required Elements

  • Mood description
  • Energy levels
  • Psychotic features

Example Documentation

Patient presents with elevated mood, decreased need for sleep, and grandiosity. Reports hearing voices.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient is manic.
Good Documentation Example
Patient exhibits elevated mood, 3 hours of sleep per night, and auditory hallucinations.
Explanation
The good example provides specific symptoms and duration, which are necessary for accurate coding.

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