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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysthymia

ICD-10 Coding for Dysthymia

F34.1

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

Also Known as:
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Chronic Depression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysthymia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysthymia

Use ICD-10 code F34.1 for dysthymic disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysthymic Disorder

Billable Code
F34.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient exhibits depressed mood most of the day, more days than not, for at least 2 years.
documentation:
  • • Document specific symptoms and their duration to meet DSM-5 criteria for dysthymia.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic depression
  • • Neurotic depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the duration and frequency of symptoms to support the diagnosis of dysthymia.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use when family conflict is documented as exacerbating dysthymic symptoms.

F41.8

Other specified anxiety disorders

Use when there is comorbid anxiety with dysthymia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dysthymia?

The ICD-10 code for dysthymia is F34.1, used for chronic depressive mood lasting at least 2 years without major depressive episodes in the initial period.

How do you code dysthymia with comorbid anxiety?

For dysthymia with comorbid anxiety, use F34.1 for dysthymia and F41.8 for other specified anxiety disorders.

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