To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F39 Unspecified mood [affective] disorder apply?

Mood disorder with symptoms not meeting criteria for any specific mood disorder.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F39?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as hypothyroidism or substance use disorder.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F39?

Mood disorder with symptoms not meeting criteria for any specific mood disorder.

Clinical Information

Unspecified mood [affective] disorder includes mood disorders with symptoms that do not meet the criteria for any specific mood disorder. This diagnosis is used when symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment but do not meet the full criteria for other mood disorders. Unspecified mood disorders may require further evaluation for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Additional Codes may apply