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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Severe

F32.2
F33.2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.2 for major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score of 20-27
  • • Symptoms lasting at least 2 weeks
  • • Significant functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Document the absence of psychotic features explicitly.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score of 20-27
  • • At least two episodes with a minimum of two months between them
  • • Significant functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Document the absence of psychotic features and recurrence explicitly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.9

Anxiety disorder, unspecified

Use when anxiety is present alongside MDD.

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when suicidal thoughts are documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for severe major depressive disorder without psychotic features is F32.2 for a single episode and F33.2 for recurrent episodes.

How is severe major depressive disorder documented?

Document severe major depressive disorder by specifying episode type, severity using PHQ-9 scores, and functional impact. Ensure to note any psychotic features if present.

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