Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 296.52
Bipolar i disorder, most recent episode (or current) depressed moderate degree
  • Short description: Bipol I cur depress-mod.
  • ICD-9-CM 296.52 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 296.52 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 296.52 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM F31.32 Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, moderate
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bipolar 1 disorder, depressed, moderate
  • Moderate depressed bipolar I disorder
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