F53 Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Non-billable header with 2 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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)

Applies from F53 Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (never code together)

• 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)

Codes under F53

• F53.0 Postpartum depression
• F53.1 Puerperal psychosis

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 293.89 Other specified transient mental disorders due to conditions classified elsewhere, other (approximate)

Nearby codes

• F53 Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified (this code)
• F53.0 Postpartum depression
• F53.1 Puerperal psychosis