What does ICD-10 code F30 mean?

ICD-10 code F30 is the standardized code used for manic episode in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code F30 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code F30 when recording manic episode in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code F30 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code F30: Manic episode

Name: ICD-10 Code F30: Manic episode
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:06:21.543Z

F30 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Manic episode. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents manic episode in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

5Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

block

F30-F39Mood [affective] disorders

currentF30-F39

Official coding notes

Includes

bipolar disorder, single manic episode
mixed affective episode

Excludes1 (do not code together)

bipolar disorder (F31.-)
major depressive disorder, single episode (F32.-)
major depressive disorder, recurrent (F33.-)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Sibling codes

F31Bipolar disorder F32Depressive episode F33Major depressive disorder, recurrent F34Persistent mood [affective] disorders F39Unspecified mood [affective] disorderbillable

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

F30

Replacement codes

F30.2 — Manic episode, severe with psychotic symptomsF30.3 — Manic episode in partial remissionF30.4 — Manic episode in full remissionF30.8 — Other manic episodesF30.9 — Manic episode, unspecified

Common synonyms

Manic episode

Frequently asked questions

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