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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression

F32.0
F32.1
F32.2

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

Also Known as:
Major Depressive Disorder
Clinical Depression
Unipolar Depression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.0 for major depressive disorder, single episode, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

Billable Code
F32.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • Documentation of mild symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'single episode' and 'mild' severity.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14
  • • Documentation of moderate symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of moderate depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'single episode' and 'moderate' severity.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 15-19
  • • Documentation of severe symptoms without psychosis

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of severe depression without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'single episode' and 'severe' severity.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • Documentation of recurrent mild symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild' severity.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for major depression?

The ICD-10 code for major depression varies based on severity and episode type, such as F32.0 for mild single episode and F33.0 for mild recurrent episode.

How is major depression documented for ICD-10 coding?

Documentation should include episode type, severity, and PHQ-9 scores to ensure accurate ICD-10 coding for major depression.

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