ICD-10 F53
Non-Billable HeaderMental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
About ICD-10-CM F53
ICD-10-CM code F53 represents Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified. This is a non-billable header code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F53 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with F53. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- 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)
Medicare LCD Coverage for F53
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F53 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F53.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but F53 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F53
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Convert F53 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| F53 | 29389 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To F53
Other codes in section F50-F59 (Behavioral syndromes associated with physiological disturbances and physical factors).
ICD-10 F53, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code F53 billable? +
No, F53 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block F53 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for F53? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with F53): 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)
What ICD-9 codes does F53 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, F53 maps to ICD-9 codes: 29389. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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