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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Current Mild Episode of Major Depressive Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Current Mild Episode of Major Depressive Disorder

F32.0
F33.0

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for current mild episode of major depressive disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Mild Episode of Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder
Current Mild Episode of MDD
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Current Mild Episode of Major Depressive Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Current Mild Episode of Major Depressive Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F32.0 for major depressive disorder, single episode, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

Billable Code
F32.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9 with mild functional impairment
documentation:
  • • Explicit mention of 'single episode, mild'

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'single episode, mild' to avoid unspecified coding.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • History of at least two prior depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent, mild' to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Disruption of family by separation/divorce

Use when family disruption is a contributing factor to the depressive episode.

Z91.4

Personal history of psychological trauma

Use when psychological trauma is a contributing factor to the recurrent depressive episode.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a current mild episode of major depressive disorder?

The ICD-10 code for a current mild episode of major depressive disorder is F32.0 for a single episode and F33.0 for recurrent episodes.

How is a mild episode of major depressive disorder documented?

Document a mild episode of major depressive disorder by specifying the episode type, severity, and including PHQ-9 scores and functional impact details.

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