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

The ICD-10 code for major depressive disorder recurrent episode ranges from F33.0 to F33.9, depending on severity and presence of psychotic features.

How do you code a recurrent episode of major depressive disorder?

Code a recurrent episode of major depressive disorder using F33.x codes, selecting based on severity and psychotic features.

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episode(F33.0, F25.1, F31.5)

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Comprehensive guide to ICD-10 coding for major depressive disorder recurrent episodes, including severity and psychotic features.

Also known as:

Recurrent Major DepressionMDD Recurrent

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episode

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
F33.0	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild	Use for recurrent episodes of mild major depressive disorder.	PHQ-9 score of 5-9 Symptoms lasting at least two weeks
F33.1	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate	Use for recurrent episodes of moderate major depressive disorder.	PHQ-9 score of 10-14 Functional impairment documentation
F33.2	Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features	Use for severe recurrent episodes without psychotic features.	PHQ-9 score of 15-19 Documentation of suicidal ideation or inability to perform ADLs
F33.3	Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic features	Use for severe recurrent episodes with psychotic features.	Presence of hallucinations or delusions PHQ-9 score typically above 20
F33.41	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission	Use when symptoms have improved but not fully resolved.	Improvement in symptoms but not full remission PHQ-9 score typically 5-9

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

F33.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severityF31.5

Adjustment disorder with depressed moodF43.21

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe with psychotic featuresF33.3

Schizoaffective disorder, depressive typeF25.1

Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia)F34.1

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episode.

Failing to document remission status.

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment planning and monitoring., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Regularly update patient status in records., Use standardized assessment tools like PHQ-9.

Using unspecified code F33.9 when more detail is available.

Impact

Reimbursement: May result in lower reimbursement due to lack of specificity., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health data.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies severity and psychotic features.

Not distinguishing between single and recurrent episodes.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can affect risk adjustment scores., Compliance: Potential audit issues due to incorrect episode classification., Data Quality: Impacts longitudinal tracking of patient outcomes.

Mitigation

Confirm and document recurrence of episodes.

Severity Documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of severity can lead to audit findings.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed symptom and functional impact documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F33.0.

Primary Code

F33.0

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

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ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder Recurrent Episode(F33.0, F25.1, F31.5)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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