F53 ICD Code: ICD Code Associated with the Puerperium, Not Elsewhere Classified

Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium include mood disorders and psychosis occurring during or after childbirth.

ICD code:

F53

Range:

F50-F59

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

To what category of health conditions does the F53 ICD Code: ICD Code Associated with the Puerperium, Not Elsewhere Classified apply?

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

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F53?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as medical condition contributing to the mental and behavioral disorders.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F53?

Postpartum blues, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, other mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium.

Clinical Information

Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium involve disturbances in mood, thought, or behavior that occur during or after childbirth. These disorders may include transient mood changes, depression, psychosis, or other psychological disturbances.

Additional Codes may apply

F53.1: Postpartum depression - Persistent mood disturbance following childbirth, characterized by depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, and thoughts of harming oneself or the baby.

F53.8: Other mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium - Other specified subtypes or presentations of mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium.