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

ICD-10 Coding for Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder

F33.0
F33.1
F33.2

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

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

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

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

  • • At least two prior episodes
  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9
  • • Documentation of mild functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent mild depressive episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'mild' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

Billable Code
F33.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • At least two prior episodes
  • • PHQ-9 score between 10-14
  • • Documentation of moderate functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent moderate depressive episodes

Important Notes

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

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • At least two prior episodes
  • • PHQ-9 score between 15-19
  • • Documentation of severe functional impairment

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes without psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent' and 'severe' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features

Billable Code
F33.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • At least two prior episodes
  • • PHQ-9 score ≥ 20
  • • Documentation of psychotic features

Applicable To

  • • Recurrent severe depressive episodes with psychosis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies 'recurrent', 'severe', and 'with psychotic features' to avoid defaulting to unspecified codes.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z63.5

Family disruption

Use when family issues contribute to the depressive episodes.

F41.8

Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

Use when anxiety is a significant component of the depressive disorder.

Z79.899

Long-term (current) use of other medications

Use when documenting long-term medication use related to depression treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for recurrent major depressive disorder varies by severity: F33.0 for mild, F33.1 for moderate, F33.2 for severe without psychotic features, and F33.3 for severe with psychotic features.

How is recurrent major depressive disorder documented?

Documentation should include episode type, severity, remission status, and PHQ-9 scores to ensure accurate coding and treatment planning.

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