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

The ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder in remission is F32.5 for a single episode and F33.42 for recurrent episodes.

How is major depressive disorder in remission documented?

Document major depressive disorder in remission by specifying episode type, remission status, and PHQ-9 scores. Include dates of symptom-free periods.

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder in Remission(F32.5, F32.9, F33.42)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for major depressive disorder in remission, including documentation requirements, coding pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

MDD in RemissionDepression in Remission

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Depressive Disorder in Remission

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

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Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F32.5	Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission	Use when the patient has experienced a single episode of major depressive disorder and is in full remission.	Documented single episode PHQ-9 score <5 No symptoms for ≥2 months
F33.42	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission	Use when the patient has experienced two or more episodes of major depressive disorder and is in full remission.	Documented recurrent episodes PHQ-9 score <5 No symptoms for ≥2 months
F32.9	Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified	Use only if documentation is insufficient to specify episode type or remission status.	Lack of specific documentation on episode type or remission status

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

F32.5Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remissionF33.42

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remissionF32.5

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Major Depressive Disorder in Remission.

Documenting 'remission' without timeframe

Impact

Clinical: May lead to incorrect treatment plans., Regulatory: Increases risk of non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for denied claims due to lack of specificity.

Mitigation

Always include specific dates for remission, Ensure PHQ-9 scores are documented

Using unspecified codes when details are available

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Increases risk of audits due to lack of specificity., Data Quality: Reduces accuracy of patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies episode type and remission status.

Specificity of Episode Documentation

Impact

Lack of specificity in documenting episode type can lead to audit flags.

Mitigation

Ensure all documentation specifies whether the episode is single or recurrent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F32.5.

Primary Code

F32.5

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

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ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder in Remission(F32.5, F32.9, F33.42)

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

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