What is the ICD-10 code for major depression recurrent severe?

The ICD-10 code for major depression recurrent severe without psychotic features is F33.2, and with psychotic features is F33.3.

How do you document major depression recurrent severe?

Document major depression recurrent severe by specifying the episode type, severity, and presence or absence of psychotic features, along with detailed symptomatology.

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression Recurrent Severe(F33.2, F20.9, F33.0)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for major depression recurrent severe, including documentation requirements and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Recurrent Major Depressive DisorderSevere Major Depression

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Depression Recurrent Severe

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F33.2	Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features	Use when the patient has recurrent severe depressive episodes without any psychotic features.	Persistent sadness or anhedonia At least 7 symptoms including suicidal ideation insomnia or psychomotor agitation Symptoms present for at least 2 weeks
F33.3	Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features	Use when the patient has recurrent severe depressive episodes with psychotic features.	Presence of psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations or delusions Severe depressive symptoms Symptoms present for at least 2 weeks

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

F33.2Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

DysthymiaF34.1

Schizophrenia, unspecifiedF20.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Major Depression Recurrent Severe.

Vague documentation of depression

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment, Regulatory: Increases risk of audit, Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement

Mitigation

Use specific terminology, Document all relevant symptoms

Using unspecified codes like F33.9 when more specific codes apply

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates, Compliance: Increases risk of audit due to lack of specificity, Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of clinical data

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies severity and presence of psychotic features to use F33.2 or F33.3.

Specificity of coding

Impact

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are applicable

Mitigation

Train staff on the importance of detailed documentation and specific coding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F33.2.

Primary Code

F33.2

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

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ICD-10 Coding for Major Depression Recurrent Severe(F33.2, F20.9, F33.0)

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