Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with mixed features
ICD-10 F06.34 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of mood disorder due to known physiological condition with mixed features.
F06.34 refers to mood disorders that arise as a direct result of a known physiological condition. This includes mood disturbances that may present with mixed features, such as symptoms of both depression and mania. These disorders can occur due to various medical conditions, including neurological disorders, endocrine disorders, or chronic illnesses that affect brain function and mood regulation. The mixed features aspect indicates that the patient may exhibit symptoms of both depressive and manic episodes simultaneously, complicating the clinical picture. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough assessment of the patient's medical history, current physiological conditions, and a detailed evaluation of mood symptoms. It is crucial to differentiate these mood disorders from primary mood disorders, as the treatment approach may differ significantly based on the underlying physiological cause.
Detailed psychiatric evaluation, including mood assessments and history of physiological conditions.
Patients with chronic illnesses presenting with mood changes, such as those with cancer or neurological disorders.
Need to document the interplay between physiological conditions and mood symptoms clearly.
Neurological assessments, imaging results, and correlation of neurological findings with mood symptoms.
Patients with traumatic brain injury or neurodegenerative diseases exhibiting mood disorders.
Collaboration with psychiatry for comprehensive care and accurate coding.
Used when evaluating a patient with mood disorder due to a physiological condition.
Comprehensive history and mental status examination.
Psychiatric evaluations must include details of the physiological condition.
Key symptoms include persistent mood changes, irritability, and fluctuations between depressive and manic states, all linked to an underlying medical condition.
