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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder

F32.0
F32.1
F33.0

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 5-9
  • • Symptoms present for at least two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Mild depressive episode

Important Notes

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

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 10-14
  • • Symptoms present for at least two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Document 'moderate' and 'single episode' clearly.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 5-9
  • • History of previous depressive episodes

Applicable To

  • • Mild recurrent depressive disorder

Important Notes

  • • Document 'mild' and 'recurrent' clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder?

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder include F32.0 for mild, F32.1 for moderate, and F33.0 for recurrent mild episodes.

How is major depressive disorder documented?

Document major depressive disorder by including the PHQ-9 score, specifying severity and episode type, and detailing the treatment plan.

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