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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression, Moderate

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression, Moderate

F32.1
F33.1

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

Also Known as:
Moderate Major Depressive Disorder
Moderate Depression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression, Moderate

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.1 for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14 with functional impairment
documentation:
  • • Documented evidence of 4-6 symptoms over a 2-week period

Applicable To

  • • Moderate single episode of major depressive disorder

Important Notes

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

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14
  • • History of previous depressive episodes
  • • Symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Moderate recurrent episode of major depressive disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent episode' and 'moderate severity'.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.1

Generalized anxiety disorder

Use when anxiety is a significant comorbid condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for moderate major depression?

The ICD-10 code for moderate major depression is F32.1 for a single episode and F33.1 for recurrent episodes.

How is moderate major depression documented?

Document moderate major depression with a PHQ-9 score between 10-14, specifying episode type and severity, and listing 4-6 symptoms over at least 2 weeks.

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