F53.1 vs O99.34
F53.1 (Puerperal psychosis) compared with O99.34 (Other mental disorders complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. O99.34 carries an Excludes2 note covering F53.1: “postnatal psychosis (F53.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Yes, when both are documented. O99.34 carries an Excludes2 note covering F53.1: “puerperal psychosis (F53.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F53.1Puerperal psychosis | O99.34Other mental disorders complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | O00-O9A — Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium (O00-O9A) |
| Definition | Puerperal psychosis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F53.1). | Other mental disorders complicating pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (O99.34). |
| Includes | Postpartum psychosis Puerperal psychosis, NOS | conditions which complicate the pregnant state, are aggravated by the pregnancy or are a main reason for obstetric care Conditions in F01-F09, F20-F52 and F54-F99 |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify specific condition |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources