F53.0 – Postpartum depression

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F53.0

Code: F53.0 (claims format: F530)
Description: Postpartum depression
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F50-F59 Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
Parent codes: F53

Notes for F53.0

Applicable to:

Postnatal depression, NOS
Postpartum depression, NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F53 – Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):

mood disorders with psychotic features (F30.2, F31.2, F31.5, F31.64, F32.3, F33.3)
postpartum dysphoria (O90.6)
psychosis in schizophrenia, schizotypal, delusional, and other psychotic disorders (F20-F29)

Index terms for F53.0

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in F53

F53.1 – Puerperal psychosisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F53.0?

F53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for postpartum depression, in the block F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).

Is F53.0 a billable code?

Yes. F53.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F53.0 belong to?

It belongs to category F53 – Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.