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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Mild Recurrent Major Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Mild Recurrent Major Depression

F33.0

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Mild Recurrent Major Depression

Use ICD-10 code F33.0 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

Billable Code
F33.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a history of at least two depressive episodes.
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify 'recurrent' and 'mild'.

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent depressive disorder, mild

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild' to avoid coding errors.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.8

Other specified anxiety disorders

Use when anxiety symptoms are significant alongside depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for mild recurrent major depression?

The ICD-10 code for mild recurrent major depression is F33.0. It is used for patients with recurrent episodes of mild major depressive disorder.

How is mild recurrent major depression documented?

Documentation must specify 'recurrent' and 'mild' and include a PHQ-9 score between 5-9 to support the diagnosis.

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