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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episode

F33.0
F33.1
F33.2

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for major depressive disorder recurrent episode 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 Episode

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

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 of 5-9
  • • Symptoms lasting at least two weeks

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, mild

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild' to avoid unspecified coding.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score of 10-14
  • • Functional impairment documentation

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, moderate

Important Notes

  • • Document workplace or social impairments to justify moderate severity.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score of 15-19
  • • Documentation of suicidal ideation or inability to perform ADLs

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, severe without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure detailed documentation of severity and symptom impact.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of hallucinations or delusions
  • • PHQ-9 score typically above 20

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, severe with psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Document mood-congruent or incongruent psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

Billable Code
F33.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Improvement in symptoms but not full remission
  • • PHQ-9 score typically 5-9

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder in partial remission

Important Notes

  • • Document residual symptoms and treatment response.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z60.0

Problems related to social environment

Use when social factors contribute to the depressive episode.

Z91.19

Noncompliance with medical treatment and regimen

Use when patient noncompliance affects treatment outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder recurrent episode ranges from F33.0 to F33.9, depending on severity and presence of psychotic features.

How do you code a recurrent episode of major depressive disorder?

Code a recurrent episode of major depressive disorder using F33.x codes, selecting based on severity and psychotic features.

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