ICD-10 diagnosis code

F38 Other mood [affective] disorders

F38 is the ICD-10 code for Other mood [affective] disorders. It is a three-character category divided into 3 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block F30–F39 (Mood [affective] disorders) in Chapter V, Mental and behavioural disorders.

Code type: Category (3 characters)
Chapter: V · F00–F99
Classification: WHO ICD-10, 2019 version

Definition

Any other mood disorders that do not justify classification to F30-F34, because they are not of sufficient severity or duration.

Subcodes of F38

F38 in national editions

Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.

SwedenICD-10-SE

F38Andra förstämningssyndrom

DenmarkICD-10-DK

DF38Andre affektive sindslidelser eller tilstande

FinlandICD-10-FI

F38Muut mielialahäiriöt

GermanyICD-10-GM

F38Andere affektive Störungen

FranceICD-10-FR

F38Autres troubles de l'humeur [affectifs]

NetherlandsICD-10-NL

F38andere stemmingsstoornissen [affectieve stoornissen]

Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.

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