F31.70
BillableBipolar disorder, currently in remission, most recent episode unspecified
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 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 that is currently in remission (symptoms are controlled or absent) but the type of the most recent episode is not specified.
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Clinical Significance
Bipolar disorder currently in remission with the most recent episode type unspecified indicates the patient has a confirmed bipolar diagnosis but is not currently experiencing active manic or depressive symptoms, and the nature of the most recent episode is not documented. While in remission, the diagnosis remains clinically relevant for medication management and relapse prevention. This code captures the ongoing nature of bipolar disorder even during stable periods.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed bipolar disorder diagnosis with documented episode history
- ✓Current remission status explicitly documented by the provider
- ✓Statement that the patient is not currently experiencing manic, hypomanic, or depressive symptoms
- ✓Current maintenance medication regimen documented
- ✓Follow-up plan for monitoring relapse
Commonly Confused Codes
F31.9 — Bipolar disorder, unspecified: Does not specify remission statusF31.71 — Bipolar disorder, partial remission, most recent hypomanic: More specific about episode type and remission statusZ86.59 — Personal history of mental and behavioral disorders: Use only when the condition is resolved, not in ongoing remissionF31.89 — Other bipolar disorder: Use for atypical presentations, not remission
Code Hierarchy
└F31Bipolar disorder└F31.7Bipolar disorder, currently in remission└F31.70Bipolar disorder, currently in remission, most recent episode unspecified
└F31.70Bipolar disorder, currently in remission, most recent episode unspecified