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

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode

F32.0
F32.1
F32.2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.0 for major depressive disorder, single episode, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

Billable Code
F32.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 5-9
  • • Presence of 2-3 symptoms
  • • Minimal functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Mild depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'single episode' and 'mild' severity.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

Billable Code
F32.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 10-14
  • • Presence of 4-5 symptoms
  • • Moderate functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Moderate depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Document specific symptoms and their impact on daily functioning.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 15-19
  • • Presence of 6 or more symptoms
  • • Significant functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Severe depressive episode without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes severity and absence of psychotic features.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features

Billable Code
F32.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 20-27
  • • Presence of hallucinations or delusions
  • • Severe functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Severe depressive episode with psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of psychotic features explicitly.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission

Billable Code
F32.4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score <10
  • • Residual symptoms present
  • • Improvement from previous episode

Applicable To

  • • Partial remission of depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation reflects the remission status and residual symptoms.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

Billable Code
F32.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score <5
  • • No significant symptoms
  • • Sustained improvement

Applicable To

  • • Full remission of depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Document the full remission status clearly.

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Billable Code
F32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Lack of specific severity or features documentation

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified depressive episode

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary due to unspecified details.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when the patient expresses suicidal thoughts without a specific plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder, single episode range from F32.0 to F32.9, depending on severity and features.

How do you code major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate?

Code F32.1 is used for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, requiring documentation of moderate symptoms and functional impairment.

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