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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Depression

ICD-10 Coding for History of Depression

Z86.59

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

Also Known as:
Past Depression
Resolved Depression
Depression in Remission
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Depression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Depression

Use ICD-10 code Z86.59 for personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders

Billable Code
Z86.59
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Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has no depressive symptoms and is not on active treatment.
documentation:
  • • Record must state 'history of depression' or similar phrasing.

Applicable To

  • • History of major depressive disorder
  • • History of recurrent depressive disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the depression is historical and resolved.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Other long term (current) drug therapy

Use if the patient is on maintenance medication for depression prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of depression?

The ICD-10 code for a history of depression is Z86.59, which indicates a personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders.

When should Z86.59 be used?

Use Z86.59 when documenting a patient's resolved history of depression with no current symptoms or treatment.

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