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

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder, recurrent in remission, are F33.41 for partial remission and F33.42 for full remission.

How do you document major depressive disorder in remission?

Document the remission status (partial or full), PHQ-9 score, and duration of symptom-free period to ensure accurate coding.

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent in Remission(F33.41, F33.40, F33.42)

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

Also known as:

MDD Recurrent in RemissionRecurrent Major Depressive Disorder in Remission

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent in Remission

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
F33.41	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission	Use when the patient shows improvement but still has some symptoms.	PHQ-9 score between 5 and 9 Presence of residual symptoms like fatigue or insomnia
F33.42	Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission	Use when the patient has no symptoms and is in full remission.	PHQ-9 score of 4 or less No depressive symptoms for at least two months

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

F33.41Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

DysthymiaF34.1

Adjustment disorder with depressed moodF43.21

Documentation & Coding Risks

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

Failing to document remission status clearly.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential for reduced reimbursement.

Mitigation

Use structured templates for documentation., Regular training on coding updates.

Using unspecified codes when remission status is documented but not specified as partial or full.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health records.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation clearly states 'partial' or 'full' remission.

Remission Documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of remission status.

Mitigation

Implement structured documentation templates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F33.41.

Primary Code

F33.41

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

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ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent in Remission(F33.41, F33.40, F33.42)

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

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