ICD-10/F34

F34 ICD 2026 Code: Persistent mood affective disorders

F34 is the authoritative medical code for Persistent mood affective disorders. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for persistent mood affective disorders (ICD-10-CM F34), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Persistent mood affective disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code F34. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can F34 be billed directly?

No. F34 (Persistent mood affective disorders) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to F34 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • F34.0 — Cyclothymic disorder
  • F34.1 — Dysthymic disorder
  • F34.8 — Other persistent mood [affective] disorders
  • F34.81 — Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
  • F34.89 — Other specified persistent mood disorders
  • F34.9 — Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified