- F38
- Mood Disorders
Other Mood (Affective) Disorders (F38)
DSM-5-TR: Other Specified Depressive Disorder / Other Specified Bipolar and Related Disorder
ICD-10-AM and DSM-5-TR may classify conditions differently. Refer to APA and WHO for complete diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
- ICD-10 RangeF30-F39
- Subcodes3 subcodes
Overview
Mood disorders that do not meet the criteria for any of the categories F30-F34. Includes mixed affective episodes and recurrent brief depressive disorder.
ICD-10-AM Subcodes
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F38.0 | Other single mood disorders | Mixed affective episode. |
| F38.1 | Other recurrent mood disorders | Recurrent brief depressive episodes. |
| F38.8 | Other specified mood disorders | Other specified mood presentations. |
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Mixed affective episode
- Recurrent brief depressive episodes
Australian Clinical Context
Used for atypical mood presentations that do not fit standard categories. Recurrent brief depression (episodes lasting less than 2 weeks) is coded here.
Medicare (MBS) Pathways
Better Access to Mental Health Care
The primary Medicare pathway for mental health treatment in Australia. Requires a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) referral. Available for any clinically diagnosed mental disorder.
10 individual + 10 group sessions per calendar year
| Provider Type | MBS Items | Session Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | 80000–80025 | Psychological therapy (higher rebate) |
| Registered Psychologist | 80100–80123 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Occupational Therapist | 80125–80145 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Social Worker | 80150–80175 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Psychiatrist | 291, 296–299, 300–308 | Psychiatric consultation |
GP referral items: 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717
Eligibility: Any clinically diagnosed mental disorder as defined by WHO ICD-10 Chapter V. Requires a GP or psychiatrist referral.
Exclusions:
- Intellectual disability (use Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathway or specialist referral)
- Dementia and organic mental disorders (use specialist referral pathway)
- Tobacco use disorder
Grounded Scribe suggests the right MBS item codes from your recording so you can claim accurately without re-keying.
Reference information sourced from MBS Online (mbsonline.gov.au). Item availability, rebates, and eligibility criteria may change. This is not billing advice — always verify current items before claiming. Last verified: April 2026.
Clinical Documentation Notes
Mixed affective episodes are coded as F38.0 when manic and depressive symptoms are simultaneously present but neither meets full criteria. DSM-5-TR uses a "with mixed features" specifier instead.
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Other Mood (Affective) Disorders (F38).
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
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