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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent in Remission

F33.41
F33.42

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent in Remission

Use ICD-10 code F33.41 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

Billable Code
F33.41
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient exhibits partial symptom improvement with PHQ-9 score indicating mild depression.

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent major depressive disorder with partial remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'partial remission' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission

Billable Code
F33.42
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when the patient has no symptoms and is in full remission.

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent major depressive disorder with full remission

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'full remission' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z79.899

Long-term use of antidepressants

Use when the patient is on maintenance therapy during remission.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder, recurrent in remission, are F33.41 for partial remission and F33.42 for full remission.

How do you document major depressive disorder in remission?

Document the remission status (partial or full), PHQ-9 score, and duration of symptom-free period to ensure accurate coding.

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