Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified (F53) ICD-10-CM
The F53 code range covers mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified with 3 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 2 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Codes in the F53 Range 3 codes · 2 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F53 range.
Depression, Postpartum
Depression in POSTPARTUM WOMEN, usually within four weeks after giving birth (PARTURITION). The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders. (From DSM-IV, p386)
About the F53 Code Range
Mental and behavioral conditions associated with the period after childbirth belong here when they are not classified elsewhere. Puerperal and postpartum both mean after childbirth.
F53 separates postpartum depression, F53.0, from puerperal psychosis, F53.1.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F53 range?
Of the 3 codes in this range, 2 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F53 range classify?
The range classifies mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
