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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mild Depressive Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Mild Depressive Disorder

F32.0
F33.0

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

Also Known as:
Mild Depression
Mild Major Depressive Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Mild Depressive Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mild Depressive Disorder

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

  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • Presence of 2-3 DSM-5 symptoms including at least one core symptom

Applicable To

  • • Single episode of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the episode as single and mild.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • History of at least two episodes separated by at least two months of remission

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent episodes of mild depression

Important Notes

  • • Document the recurrence and severity clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F43.21

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

Use when depression is a reaction to a specific stressor and lasts less than 6 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for mild depressive disorder is F32.0 for a single episode and F33.0 for recurrent episodes.

How is mild depressive disorder documented?

Document mild depressive disorder with a PHQ-9 score, symptom duration, and exclusion of bipolar disorder.

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