Bipolar disord, in partial remis, most recent episode manic

This code signifies a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is currently experiencing a partial remission from a manic episode. Partial remission indicates that some symptoms of the manic episode are still present, but they are no longer severe enough to meet the full diagnostic criteria for a manic episode. The underlying bipolar disorder is still active.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of bipolar disorder and the patient's most recent mood episode was manic, but they are now showing significant improvement with only residual manic symptoms. This code is appropriate when the clinician explicitly states "in partial remission" following a manic episode.

• Ensure documentation specifies "partial remission" and that the "most recent episode" was manic, not hypomanic or depressed.
• Distinguish from full remission (F31.74) where no significant symptoms remain for at least two months.
• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter.