Code F33. 1 is the diagnosis code used for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Recurrent, Moderate. It is a mental disorder characterized by a pervasive and persistent low mood that is accompanied by low self-esteem and by a loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities.
ICD-9 Code Transition: 296.2 Code F32. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Unspecified. It is a mental condition marked by ongoing feelings of sadness, despair, loss of energy, and difficulty dealing with normal daily life.
The default code F32. 9 as previously used for “depression NOS” was determined by subject matter experts to be clinically incorrect. A new code effective October 1, 2021 for “depression NOS” or “unspecified depression” is F32. A Depression unspecified.
As stated above, F32. 9 describes major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified.
F32. A - Depression, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
3 Recurrent depressive disorder, current episode severe with psychotic symptoms.
ICD-Code F33. 0 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of major depressive disorder.
F32. A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
F32. Depressed mood, loss of interest and enjoyment, and increased fatiguability are usually regarded as the most typical symptoms of depression, and at least two of these, plus at least two of the other symptoms described above should usually be present for a definite diagnosis.
ICD-Code F43. 23 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood.
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate F33. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.