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ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Depression

F33.0

F33.1

F33.2

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

Also Known as:

Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent

Recurrent Major Depression

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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Depression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Depression

Use ICD-10 code F33.0 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code

F33.0

Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:

Patient exhibits 2-3 mild depressive symptoms.

Applicable To

• Recurrent mild depressive episodes

Important Notes

• Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code

F33.1

Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent depression?

The ICD-10 code range for recurrent depression is F33.0-F33.9, covering various severities and the presence of psychotic features.

How do you code recurrent major depressive disorder?

Code recurrent major depressive disorder using F33.x codes, selecting based on severity and psychotic features. Ensure documentation supports the chosen code.

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clinical_criteria:

Presence of 4-6 symptoms such as low mood, sleep disturbance, fatigue, and poor concentration

Applicable To

• Recurrent moderate depressive episodes

Important Notes

• Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'moderate'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code

F33.2

Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:

Presence of ≥7 symptoms with significant functional impairment

Applicable To

• Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychosis

Important Notes

• Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'severe without psychosis'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features

Billable Code

F33.3

Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:

Presence of ≥7 symptoms with psychotic features

Applicable To

• Recurrent severe depressive episodes with psychosis

Important Notes

• Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'severe with psychosis'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission

Non-Billable

F33.4

Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:

No depressive symptoms for ≥2 months

Applicable To

• Recurrent depressive disorder in full remission

Important Notes

• Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'in remission'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

Billable Code

F33.9

Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:

Lack of specific details about severity or psychotic features

Applicable To

• Recurrent depressive disorder, unspecified

Important Notes

• Avoid using unless absolutely necessary due to unspecified details.