Mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features
ICD-10 F06.31 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of mood disorder due to known physiological condition with depressive features.
F06.31 refers to mood disorders that arise as a direct result of a known physiological condition, characterized by depressive features. These mood disorders can be secondary to various medical conditions such as endocrine disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism), neurological conditions (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury), or chronic illnesses (e.g., cancer, chronic pain syndromes). The depressive features may manifest as persistent sadness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and difficulty concentrating. It is crucial for clinicians to differentiate these mood disorders from primary mood disorders, as the treatment approach may differ significantly. Accurate diagnosis requires a thorough clinical evaluation, including a detailed medical history and assessment of the physiological condition contributing to the mood disorder. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying physiological condition alongside psychiatric interventions, such as psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy.
Detailed psychiatric evaluation, including history of present illness, mental status examination, and treatment plan.
Patients with chronic illnesses presenting with depressive symptoms, requiring psychiatric assessment.
Consideration of medication side effects from treatments of the physiological condition that may exacerbate mood symptoms.
Neurological assessment, imaging results, and correlation of neurological findings with mood symptoms.
Patients with stroke or traumatic brain injury presenting with mood changes.
Documentation should clearly outline the neurological condition and its impact on mood.
Used for follow-up visits for patients with mood disorders related to physiological conditions.
Document the patient's mood symptoms, treatment plan, and any changes in the physiological condition.
Psychiatrists should ensure that the link between the mood disorder and the physiological condition is clearly documented.
F06.31 is specifically for mood disorders that are secondary to known physiological conditions, while primary mood disorder codes (like F32 or F33) are used when the mood disorder is not linked to any identifiable medical condition.
