F53 ICD-10-CM Code: Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
F53Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where F53 sits
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Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
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Section
Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59)
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Category F53
Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
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Code F53
Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
More specific choices
Codes under F53
F53 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 F53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- mood disorders with psychotic features (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)
- postpartum dysphoria (O90.6)
- psychosis in schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other psychotic disorders (F20-F29)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for F53.
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F53 mean?
F53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified.”
Is F53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F53 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 F53 located in ICD-10-CM?
F53 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors (F50-F59) (F50–F59), under category F53, Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for F53?
No inclusion terms are listed for F53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: mood disorders with psychotic features (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3); postpartum dysphoria (O90.6); psychosis in schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other psychotic disorders (F20-F29). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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