Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for major depressive disorder, moderate includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate
Use ICD-10 code F32.1 for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Disruption of family by separation or divorce
Use when family disruption is a contributing factor to the depressive episode.
The ICD-10 code for moderate major depressive disorder is F32.1 for a single episode and F33.1 for recurrent episodes.
Moderate major depressive disorder requires 4-6 symptoms, including at least one core symptom like low mood or anhedonia.