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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mental Illness

ICD-10 Coding for Mental Illness

F32.0
F33.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for mental illness includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Psychiatric Disorders
Mental Health Disorders
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mental Illness

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mental Illness

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 between 5-9 with symptoms lasting over two weeks.

Applicable To

  • • Mild depressive episode

Important Notes

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

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14
  • • Recurrent episodes documented

Applicable To

  • • Moderate recurrent depressive disorder

Important Notes

  • • Document recurrence and moderate severity clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder varies by severity and episode type, such as F32.0 for mild, single episode, and F33.1 for moderate, recurrent.

How do you code mental illness in ICD-10?

Mental illness is coded in ICD-10 using the F01-F99 range, with specific codes based on the type and severity of the disorder.

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