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
F34Persistent mood [affective] disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where F34 sits
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Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- 2
Section
Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)
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Category F34
Persistent mood [affective] disorders
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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
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.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-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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