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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Depressed Mood

ICD-10 Coding for Depressed Mood

F32.1
F33.2
F43.21

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for depressed mood includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Depression
Major Depressive Disorder
Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Depressed Mood

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Depressed Mood

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

  • • Presence of 5 or more symptoms including depressed mood or anhedonia
  • • Symptoms present for at least two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the severity and episode type to avoid unspecified coding.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Two or more episodes of depression separated by at least two months of remission
  • • Severe symptoms impacting daily functioning

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Document the absence of psychotic features clearly to use this code.

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Billable Code
F43.21
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Depressive symptoms occurring within three months of a stressor
  • • Symptoms do not meet criteria for another depressive disorder

Applicable To

  • • Depression due to a specific stressor

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the stressor is documented to justify the use of this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use when relationship issues are contributing to the depressive episode.

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when suicidal thoughts are present alongside depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for depressed mood?

The ICD-10 code for a single episode of moderate depressed mood is F32.1. For recurrent severe episodes without psychosis, use F33.2.

How do you code adjustment disorder with depressed mood?

Use ICD-10 code F43.21 for adjustment disorder with depressed mood, applicable when symptoms occur within three months of a stressor.

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