F31.32
BillableBipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
HCC Category Mapping
V28HCC 154 — Bipolar Disorders
0.265V24HCC 59 — Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.309ESRDHCC 59 — Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.000RxHCCHCC 131 — Bipolar Disorders
0.000What This Code Means
Bipolar disorder where the person is currently experiencing a moderate depressive episode, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.
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Clinical Significance
Bipolar disorder with current moderate depressive episode represents a clinically meaningful depressive phase with noticeable functional impairment in work, social, or personal domains. Moderate bipolar depression often requires active medication adjustment and close follow-up to prevent progression to severe depression or suicidality. This severity level typically drives regular psychiatric visits and therapy engagement.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed bipolar disorder diagnosis
- ✓Current depressive symptoms documented as moderate severity
- ✓Evidence of functional impairment in multiple life domains
- ✓Absence of psychotic features
- ✓Suicide risk assessment documented
- ✓Treatment plan with bipolar-specific antidepressant approach
Commonly Confused Codes
F31.31 — Bipolar disorder, depressed, mild: Less functional impairmentF31.4 — Bipolar disorder, depressed, severe without psychotic features: More pronounced impairment than moderateF32.1 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate: No bipolar historyF33.1 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate: Recurrent unipolar depression without manic episodes
Code Hierarchy
└F31Bipolar disorder└F31.3Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity└F31.32Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
└F31.32Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate