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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Depression Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Depression Unspecified

F32.9
F33.9

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

Also Known as:
Major Depressive Disorder, Unspecified
Unspecified Depression
depressive disorder nos
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Depression Unspecified

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.9 for major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Billable Code
F32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Single depressive episode without documented severity
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific details on severity or features

Applicable To

  • • Depression NOS
  • • Depressive disorder NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the lack of specific severity or features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

Billable Code
F33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • History of ≥2 depressive episodes
  • • No active treatment documentation

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the recurrent nature without severity details.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use when family conflict exacerbates depression symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified depression?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified depression is F32.9 for a single episode and F33.9 for recurrent episodes without severity specification.

When should F32.9 be used?

F32.9 should be used for a single episode of depression when severity or specific features are not documented.

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