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

The ICD-10 codes for major depressive disorder, single episode range from F32.0 to F32.9, depending on severity and features.

How do you code major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate?

Code F32.1 is used for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, requiring documentation of moderate symptoms and functional impairment.

ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode(F32.0, F32.1, F32.2)

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Explore ICD-10 coding for major depressive disorder, single episode, including severity-specific codes and documentation requirements.

Also known as:

MDD Single EpisodeUnipolar DepressionSingle Episode

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Major Depressive Disorder, Single 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
F32.0	Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild	Use when the patient presents with mild symptoms of depression and minimal functional impairment.	PHQ-9 score 5-9 Presence of 2-3 symptoms Minimal functional impairment
F32.1	Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate	Use when the patient exhibits moderate symptoms with noticeable functional impairment.	PHQ-9 score 10-14 Presence of 4-5 symptoms Moderate functional impairment
F32.2	Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features	Use when the patient has severe depressive symptoms without psychotic features.	PHQ-9 score 15-19 Presence of 6 or more symptoms Significant functional impairment
F32.3	Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features	Use when the patient has severe depressive symptoms with psychotic features.	PHQ-9 score 20-27 Presence of hallucinations or delusions Severe functional impairment
F32.4	Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission	Use when the patient is in partial remission with some residual symptoms.	PHQ-9 score <10 Residual symptoms present Improvement from previous episode
F32.5	Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission	Use when the patient is in full remission with no significant symptoms.	PHQ-9 score <5 No significant symptoms Sustained improvement
F32.9	Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified	Use only when severity and features are not specified despite clinical inquiry.	Lack of specific severity or features documentation

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

F32.0Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

DysthymiaF34.1

Other specified anxiety disordersF41.8

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic featuresF32.3

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic featuresF32.2

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

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remissionF32.4

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode.

Vague documentation of depressive symptoms

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Reduced reimbursement potential.

Mitigation

Use standardized scales like PHQ-9, Document specific symptoms and duration

Using F32.9 when severity is documented

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential loss of reimbursement due to unspecified coding., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreased data quality and specificity.

Mitigation

Ensure documentation specifies severity and features to use the correct code.

Severity Documentation

Impact

Inadequate documentation of severity can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation

Use standardized assessment tools and document findings clearly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F32.0.

Primary Code

F32.0

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

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ICD-10 Coding for Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode(F32.0, F32.1, F32.2)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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