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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Neurotic Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Neurotic Depression

F34.1

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

Also Known as:
Dysthymic Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder
Depressive Neurosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Neurotic Depression

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Neurotic Depression

Use ICD-10 code F34.1 for dysthymic disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dysthymic Disorder

Billable Code
F34.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Symptoms persist for at least 2 years with no major depressive episodes.
documentation:
  • • Document the duration and chronic nature of symptoms.

Applicable To

  • • Neurotic depression
  • • Depressive personality disorder
  • • Persistent anxiety depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the chronic nature and duration of symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.0

Problems in relationship with spouse or partner

Use when relationship issues contribute to the depressive symptoms.

Z63.5

Disruption of family by separation or divorce

Use when family disruption is a contributing factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neurotic depression?

The ICD-10 code for neurotic depression is F34.1, which is used for chronic, low-grade depression lasting at least 2 years.

How is neurotic depression documented?

Document neurotic depression by specifying the chronic nature, duration of symptoms, and exclusion of major depressive episodes.

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