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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression, Recurrent

F33.0
F33.1
F33.2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F33.0 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented recurrence of depressive episodes
  • • Mild severity based on clinical assessment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent mild depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrence and severity.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented recurrence of depressive episodes
  • • Moderate severity based on clinical assessment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent moderate depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrence and severity.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented recurrence of depressive episodes
  • • Severe severity without psychotic features

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrence, severity, and absence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented recurrence of depressive episodes
  • • Severe severity with psychotic features

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes with psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies recurrence, severity, and presence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

Billable Code
F33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented recurrence of depressive episodes
  • • Lack of specific severity or psychotic feature documentation

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using this code if specific details about the episode are available.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Disruption of family by separation or divorce

Use when family disruption is a contributing factor.

F41.9

Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Use when anxiety is a comorbid condition.

R45.851

Suicidal ideations

Use when suicidal thoughts are present.

Z91.5

Personal history of self-harm

Use when there is a history of self-harm.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for recurrent major depression varies by severity: F33.0 for mild, F33.1 for moderate, F33.2 for severe without psychotic features, and F33.3 for severe with psychotic features.

How do you code major depression recurrent?

Code major depression recurrent based on severity and psychotic features: F33.0 for mild, F33.1 for moderate, F33.2 for severe without psychosis, and F33.3 for severe with psychosis.

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