Bipolar disorder, in full remis, most recent episode mixed

This code signifies a diagnosis of bipolar disorder where the patient's most recent mood episode was characterized by a simultaneous presentation of both manic/hypomanic and depressive symptoms, and the patient is currently experiencing a full remission of all mood symptoms. Full remission indicates that for at least two months, there have been no significant signs or symptoms of the disturbance.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a history of bipolar disorder with the most recent episode identified as mixed, and the patient is currently symptom-free for an extended period. This code is appropriate when the clinician explicitly documents "in full remission" following a mixed episode.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "full remission" and not "partial remission" or "in remission, unspecified."
• Verify that the most recent episode was explicitly identified as "mixed" rather than manic, hypomanic, or depressive.
• Consider sequencing this code after any acute or active conditions being treated, if applicable, as it represents a state of remission.