Bipolar disord, crnt episode manic w/o psych features, unsp

This code signifies a patient experiencing a current manic episode as part of their bipolar disorder, without any accompanying psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions. The specific type of bipolar disorder (e.g., Bipolar I, Bipolar II) is not specified in this particular code.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of bipolar disorder with the patient currently exhibiting manic symptoms (e.g., elevated mood, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, racing thoughts) but no psychotic features. This code is appropriate when the medical record does not further specify the type of bipolar disorder.

• Ensure documentation explicitly states "without psychotic features" to differentiate from codes with psychotic features.
• Review the medical record for any indication of Bipolar I or Bipolar II disorder; if specified, a more precise code should be used.
• This code is for the current episode; look for codes indicating remission if the patient is not currently symptomatic.