Is F53 a billable code?
No. F53 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
F53: Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
F53 groups related diagnoses under mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under F53
F53 questions
What does F53 mean?
F53 is the ICD-10-CM code for Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. It is in chapter 5, Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.