U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

F34 ICD-10-CM Code: Persistent mood [affective] disorders

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

F34

Persistent mood [affective] disorders

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where F34 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 5

    Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)

  3. 3

    Category F34

    Persistent mood [affective] disorders

  4. 4

    Code F34

    Persistent mood [affective] disorders

More specific choices

Codes under F34

F34 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for F34.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for F34.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F34.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for F34.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for F34.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code F34 mean?

F34 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Persistent mood [affective] disorders.”

Is F34 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. F34 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is F34 located in ICD-10-CM?

F34 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) (F30–F39), under category F34, Persistent mood [affective] disorders.

What coding notes are listed for F34?

No inclusion terms are listed for F34 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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