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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

ICD-10 Coding for Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

F32.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for depressive disorder not otherwise specified includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Depressive Disorder NOS
Unspecified Depressive Disorder
Depression NOS
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Depressive Disorder Not Otherwise Specified

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:
  • • Symptoms meet DSM-5 criteria for MDD but lack severity documentation.
coding:
  • • No specific severity or psychotic features documented.

Applicable To

  • • Depressive disorder NOS
  • • Depression NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of an unspecified code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when suicidal thoughts are present alongside depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for depressive disorder not otherwise specified?

The ICD-10 code for depressive disorder not otherwise specified is F32.9, used for major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified.

When should F32.9 be used?

Use F32.9 when depression symptoms meet criteria but lack documentation of severity or specific features.

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