Bipolar disord, in partial remis, most recent epsd depress

This code signifies a diagnosis of bipolar disorder where the most recent mood episode experienced by the patient was a depressive episode, and the patient is currently showing some improvement but still exhibits residual symptoms, not meeting full criteria for either a manic/hypomanic or a major depressive episode. It indicates that the patient's symptoms have lessened in severity or frequency but have not fully resolved.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, specifies that the most recent episode was depressive, and indicates that the patient is in partial remission. This applies to patients who are no longer experiencing a full major depressive episode but still have some lingering depressive symptoms. Supporting documentation should include a psychiatric evaluation detailing the current symptom presentation and the history of bipolar disorder.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "partial remission" and specifies the "most recent episode depressed."
• Do not use this code if the patient is in full remission or currently experiencing a full manic, hypomanic, or major depressive episode.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute episode codes if the patient is transitioning from an acute phase to partial remission.