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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Depression Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Depression Disorder

F32.0
F32.1
F32.2

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

Also Known as:
Major Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Unipolar Depression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Depression Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Depression 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_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 5-9
  • • Symptoms present for at least 2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Mild depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 10-14
  • • Symptoms present for at least 2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 15-19
  • • Symptoms present for at least 2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 5-9
  • • History of previous depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent mild depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 10-14
  • • History of previous depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent moderate depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score of 15-19
  • • History of previous depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the severity level.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder?

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder range from F32.0 to F33.9, covering single and recurrent episodes with varying severity.

How do you code depression in ICD-10?

Depression is coded in ICD-10 using codes F32 for single episodes and F33 for recurrent episodes, with severity indicated by the fourth digit.

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