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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression, Severe

F32.2
F33.2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.2 for major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score ≥20
  • • ≥5 SIGECAPS symptoms for ≥2 weeks

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of severe depression without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score ≥20
  • • History of multiple depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes of severe depression without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Document the number of episodes and absence of psychotic features.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Family disruption

Use when family issues contribute to the depressive episode.

F41.8

Other specified anxiety disorders

Use when anxiety symptoms are present alongside depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for severe major depression without psychotic features is F32.2 for a single episode and F33.2 for recurrent episodes.

How do you document severe major depression?

Document severe major depression by including PHQ-9 scores, functional impairments, and specifying the presence or absence of psychotic features.

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