Q: I have a question about coding bipolar disorder. When can I report ICD-9-CM code 296.89 (other bipolar disorder)?
A: I reviewed the ICD-9-CM Manual to identify the terms associated with code 296.89. Bipolar type II disorder and manic depressive psychosis, mixed type, are both indexed to this code. If the physician documents either of these terms, report code 296.89.
Editor’s note: Cheryl Ericson, MS, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CDI education director at HCPro, Inc. in Danvers, MA, answered this question.
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