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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Depression in Remission

ICD-10 Coding for Depression in Remission

F32.5
F33.42

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

Also Known as:
Major Depressive Disorder in Remission
MDD in Remission
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Depression in Remission

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Depression in Remission

Use ICD-10 code F32.5 for major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

Billable Code
F32.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score less than 5
  • • No depressive symptoms for at least 2 months
documentation:
  • • Explicit documentation of remission status and duration

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of major depressive disorder in full remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'in full remission' and includes PHQ-9 scores.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission

Billable Code
F33.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score less than 5
  • • Documented history of at least two prior episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes of major depressive disorder in full remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes history of multiple episodes and current remission status.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z86.59

Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders

Use when documenting a history of depression that is no longer active.

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use when documenting ongoing medication for relapse prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code depression in remission?

Depression in remission is coded using ICD-10 codes F32.5 for single episodes and F33.42 for recurrent episodes, provided the patient has no symptoms for at least 2 months.

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent depression in remission?

The ICD-10 code for recurrent depression in remission is F33.42, used when a patient has a history of multiple depressive episodes and is currently symptom-free.

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