F53Header code — not billable
Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Short description: Mental and behavrl disorders assoc with the puerperium, NEC
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Category
- F53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category F53
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F53?
F53 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Mental and behavioral disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified.
Is F53 a billable code?
No. F53 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is F53 in?
F53 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
When did F53 become effective?
F53 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to F53?
F53 belongs to category F53, which includes 2 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.