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

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Depressive Disorder

F33.1
F33.2

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code F33.1 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14 with recurrent episodes

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent major depression, moderate severity

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'moderate' to avoid unspecified coding.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • PHQ-9 score 15-19
  • • Severe functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent major depression, severe without psychotic symptoms

Important Notes

  • • Document severity and absence of psychosis clearly.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F41.8

Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

Use if anxiety symptoms are present alongside depression.

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use if suicidal thoughts are documented.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for recurrent depressive disorder varies by severity: F33.1 for moderate, F33.2 for severe without psychotic features.

How is recurrent depressive disorder documented?

Document recurrent depressive disorder by specifying episode type, severity, and remission status, using tools like PHQ-9 for assessment.

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