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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Depression

ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Depression

F32.9

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

Also Known as:
Depression NOS
Depressive Disorder Unspecified
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unspecified Depression

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

Use ICD-10 code F32.9 for major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Billable Code
F32.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • PHQ-9 score between 5-9 with vague symptom descriptions
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific episode type or severity in documentation

Applicable To

  • • Depression NOS
  • • Depressive disorder NOS

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes symptom count and duration to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when there are passive suicidal thoughts without a plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified depression?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified depression is F32.9, used when the depression diagnosis lacks specific details about episode type or severity.

When should F32.9 be used?

F32.9 should be used when depression is diagnosed but lacks specificity in terms of episode type or severity, and PHQ-9 scores are between 5-9.

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