icd 9 code for 296.22

by Oda Waters IV 9 min read

ICD-9-CM 296.22 converts directly to: 2022 ICD-10-CM F32. 1 Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder
Major depressive disorder (MDD), also known as clinical depression, is a mental disorder characterized by at least two weeks of pervasive low mood, low self-esteem, and loss of interest or pleasure in normally enjoyable activities. Those affected may also occasionally have delusions or hallucinations.
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, single episode, moderate.

Is F33 9 a billable code?

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified F33. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does diagnosis code F32 9 mean?

9 – Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Unspecified. ICD-Code F32. 9 is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode, Unspecified. Its corresponding ICD-9 code is 296.2.

What ICD 9 codes?

The International Classification of Diseases Clinical Modification, 9th Revision (ICD-9 CM) is a list of codes intended for the classification of diseases and a wide variety of signs, symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or disease.

Can F32 9 be primary diagnosis?

Code F32. 9 was reported regardless of whether the provider documented the terms “major” or “single episode” in the diagnostic statement. The diagnosis “depression” may be reported as a principal diagnosis or a secondary diagnosis.

Is depression unspecified billable?

F32. A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Where can I find ICD-9 codes?

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How do I find ICD codes?

If you need to look up the ICD code for a particular diagnosis or confirm what an ICD code stands for, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website to use their searchable database of the current ICD-10 codes.

Are ICD-9 codes still used in 2021?

CMS will continue to maintain the ICD-9 code website with the posted files. These are the codes providers (physicians, hospitals, etc.) and suppliers must use when submitting claims to Medicare for payment.

ICD-10 Equivalent of 296.22

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 296.22:

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 296.22

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.

ICD-10 Equivalent of 296.2

As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use this equivalent ICD-10-CM code, which is an exact match to ICD-9 code 296.2:

Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 296.2

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.

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