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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent

F33.0
F33.1
F33.2

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

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

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

  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • Mild symptoms with intact functionality

Applicable To

  • • Mild recurrent major depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild'.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14
  • • Moderate difficulty maintaining work relationships

Applicable To

  • • Moderate recurrent major depression

Important Notes

  • • Document 'recurrent' and 'moderate' clearly.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score ≥15
  • • Inability to work due to symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Severe recurrent major depression without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Document severity and absence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score ≥15
  • • Presence of hallucinations or delusions

Applicable To

  • • Severe recurrent major depression with psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Document severity and presence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

Billable Code
F33.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • 50% symptom reduction
  • • Improvement in sleep or appetite

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent major depression in partial remission

Important Notes

  • • Document partial remission status clearly.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

Billable Code
F33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Initial diagnosis pending further evaluation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified recurrent major depression

Important Notes

  • • Use sparingly; specify details as soon as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder recurrent 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 is major depressive disorder recurrent documented?

Document major depressive disorder recurrent by specifying episode type, severity, and functional impact. Include PHQ-9 scores and treatment plans to support coding.

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