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

ICD-10 Coding for Persistent Depressive Disorder

F34.1

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

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

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Persistent depressive disorder

Billable Code
F34.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, for at least 2 years
documentation:
  • • Document specific symptoms and duration

Applicable To

  • • Dysthymic disorder
  • • Chronic depression

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies duration and symptomatology to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F32.2

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Use when a major depressive episode occurs alongside PDD.

Z63.4

Social isolation

Use when social isolation contributes to PDD.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

How is persistent depressive disorder documented?

Document persistent depressive disorder by noting symptom duration, severity, and PHQ-9 scores, ensuring symptoms persist for at least 2 years.

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