F53 – Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors
ICD-10-CM code
F53
- Code
F53(claims format:F53)- Description
- Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
- Short description
- Mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, NEC
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under F53
F53 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F53.0 – Postpartum depressionBillable
- F53.1 – Puerperal psychosisBillable
Notes for F53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F53?
F53 is the ICD-10-CM code for mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified, in the block F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).
Is F53 a billable code?
No. F53 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.