ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 F53.0

Billable / Specific

Postpartum depression

F53
Block
2
Synonyms
338
LCDs
18
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM F53.0

ICD-10-CM code F53.0 represents Postpartum depression. This is a billable/specific code in the Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental chapter (block F53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM F53.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under F53.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Postnatal depression, NOS
  • Postpartum depression, NOS

Medicare LCD Coverage for F53.0

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list F53.0 as a covered diagnosis.

338 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 338 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization
Article ID: 57052, Effective: 2026-03-26 00:00:00, 422 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT XX000 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Article ID: 56756, Effective: 2023-11-09 00:00:00, 595 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0156 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Article ID: 56756, Effective: 2023-11-09 00:00:00, 595 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0299 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Article ID: 56756, Effective: 2023-11-09 00:00:00, 595 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0152 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Article ID: 56756, Effective: 2023-11-09 00:00:00, 595 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0155 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Article ID: 56756, Effective: 2023-11-09 00:00:00, 595 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0300 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services
Article ID: 57520, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 582 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 90847 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services
Article ID: 57520, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 582 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT G0560 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services
Article ID: 57520, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 582 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT G0017 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation and Psychotherapy Services
Article ID: 57520, Effective: 2025-01-01 00:00:00, 582 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 90837 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing F53.0.

18 policies

1 Cigna

Neuropsychological Testing - (EN0258)
Policy ID: EN_MM_0258

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: CT of the Head
Policy ID: ART-56612
Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Inpatient Hospitalization
Policy ID: ART-56614
Billing and Coding: Partial Hospitalization Programs
Policy ID: ART-56685
Billing and Coding: Home Health - Psychiatric Care
Policy ID: ART-56756
Billing and Coding: Psychiatric Partial Hospitalization Programs
Policy ID: ART-56850

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with F53.0

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for F53.0

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.

ICD-10 F53.0, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code F53.0 billable? +

Yes, F53.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to F53.0? +

ICD-10 F53.0 includes: Postnatal depression, NOS; Postpartum depression, NOS.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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