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

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

F32.1
F33.1

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.1 for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of 4-6 symptoms including low mood or anhedonia
  • • Symptoms persist for at least two weeks
  • • Significant impact on social or occupational functioning
coding:
  • • No prior episodes documented

Applicable To

  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'moderate' severity and 'single episode' to justify the use of F32.1.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of at least two depressive episodes
  • • Current episode meets criteria for moderate severity
  • • Episodes separated by at least two months of remission

Applicable To

  • • Moderate recurrent depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes 'recurrent' and 'moderate' to justify the use of F33.1.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Disruption of family by separation or divorce

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

Z86.51

Personal history of recurrent depressive disorder

Use to document history of recurrent depressive episodes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for a moderate episode of major depressive disorder is F32.1 for a single episode and F33.1 for recurrent episodes.

How do you document a moderate episode of major depressive disorder?

Document the severity, episode type, and impact on functioning. Use standardized tools like PHQ-9 to assess severity.

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