296Mood Disorders: (e.g. Manic episode, Bipolar affective disorder, Depressive episode)
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
What this reference tells you
296 is an Ontario diagnostic code describing “Mood Disorders: (e.g. Manic episode, Bipolar affective disorder, Depressive episode).” It supports the diagnosis field of a claim and is distinct from the fee code identifying the service.
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