F31.71
BillableBipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode hypomanic
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 that is partially in remission following a hypomanic episode, meaning some symptoms may still be present but are significantly improved.
Coding Tips
- •Document must specify 'partial remission' status and confirm the most recent episode was hypomanic
- •Distinguish from full remission (F31.81) which indicates complete symptom resolution
Clinical Significance
Bipolar disorder in partial remission with the most recent episode being hypomanic indicates the patient is recovering from a hypomanic episode but still has some residual symptoms. Partial remission status is important because it signals ongoing instability and higher relapse risk compared to full remission. This distinction affects monitoring frequency and medication management decisions.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Confirmed bipolar disorder diagnosis
- ✓Most recent episode documented as hypomanic
- ✓Current status documented as partial remission with some residual symptoms described
- ✓Residual symptoms specified (e.g., mild sleep disturbance, slight irritability)
- ✓Maintenance medication regimen documented
- ✓Follow-up monitoring plan
Commonly Confused Codes
F31.72 — Bipolar disorder, full remission, most recent episode hypomanic: Complete symptom resolution versus partialF31.0 — Bipolar disorder, current episode hypomanic: Active hypomania, not in remissionF31.70 — Bipolar disorder, remission, unspecified episode: Less specific about episode typeF31.73 — Bipolar disorder, partial remission, most recent manic: Most recent was full mania, not hypomania
Code Hierarchy
└F31Bipolar disorder└F31.7Bipolar disorder, currently in remission└F31.71Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode hypomanic
└F31.71Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode hypomanic