Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified. F32.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM F32.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
The ICD-10-CM code F32.1 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like moderate depression, moderate major depression, moderate major depression, single episode or moderate major depressive disorder co-occurrent with anxiety single episode.
There are two main diagnostic tools for depression: the ICD 10 for depression and the DSM-5 definition of depression. In North America the DSM-5 is more widely used whereas internationally, the ICD 10 for depression is more common. (More on those below.) Although the ICD-10 depression symptoms are similar to the DSM-5 depression symptoms, there are important differences, which are discussed below.
What is MDD with psychotic features? Major depressive disorder (MDD) with psychotic features is a distinct type of depressive illness in which mood disturbance is accompanied by either delusions, hallucinations, or both. Psychotic features occur in nearly 18.5% of patients who are diagnosed with MDD.
1 – Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate.
F33 Major depressive disorder, recurrent A recurrent depressive disorder is characterized by repeated episodes of depression without any history of independent episodes of mood elevation and increased energy or mania.
ICD-10 code: F33. 2 Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode severe without psychotic symptoms.
Code F33. 0 is the diagnosis code used for Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild. This falls under the category of mood [affective] disorders.
The DSM-5 does not state the number of MDD symptoms required for each severity level, so these levels were defined as follows: mild is 5 symptoms (minimum for a diagnosis), moderate is 6 to 7 symptoms, and severe is 8 to 9 symptoms.
When a person has experienced only one episode of depression, it is classified as Major Depression, Single Episode. When multiple Major Depressive Episodes occur in a row, and no manic or mixed episodes are observed, the diagnoses changes to Major Depression, Recurrent.
As of this date, the ICD-10 diagnostic code for major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified is F32. 9.
A mental condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty dealing with normal daily life.
2 Mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. This category should be used when symptoms of anxiety and depression are both present, but neither is clearly predominant, and neither type of symptom is present to the extent that justifies a diagnosis if considered separately.
Other symptoms of depression include feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, loss of pleasure in activities, changes in eating or sleeping habits, and thoughts of death or suicide.
There are a variety of causes, including genetic, environmental, psychological, and biochemical factors. Depression usually starts between the ages of 15 and 30 , and is much more common in women. Women can also get postpartum depression after the birth of a baby.
Depression affects 15-25% of cancer patients. Depression is a serious medical illness that involves the brain. It's more than just a feeling of being "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. If you are one of the more than 20 million people in the United States who have depression, the feelings do not go away.
Depression is one part of bipolar disorder.there are effective treatments for depression, including antidepressants and talk therapy. Most people do best by using both. Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.
The ICD code F33 is used to code Major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder (MDD) (also known as clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder; or as recurrent depression in the case of repeated episodes) is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood ...
In the United States, around 3.4% of people with major depression die by suicide, and up to 60% of people who die by suicide had depression or another mood disorder. Specialty:
This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code F33.3 and a single ICD9 code, 298 .0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
The ICD code F33 is used to code Major depressive disorder. Major depressive disorder (MDD) (also known as clinical depression, major depression, unipolar depression, or unipolar disorder; or as recurrent depression in the case of repeated episodes) is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood ...
In the United States, around 3.4% of people with major depression die by suicide, and up to 60% of people who die by suicide had depression or another mood disorder.
F33. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code F33 is a non-billable code.