F32
Non-billableDepressive episode
Depressive episode
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
- single episode of agitated depression
- single episode of depressive reaction
- single episode of major depression
- single episode of psychogenic depression
- single episode of reactive depression
- single episode of vital depression
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (9)
F32.0Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
F32.1Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
F32.2Major depressv disord, single epsd, sev w/o psych features
F32.3Major depressv disord, single epsd, severe w psych features
F32.4Major depressv disorder, single episode, in partial remis
F32.5Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
F32.8Other depressive episodes
F32.9Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
F32.ADepression, unspecified
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(16)
UMLS
- Depressive episodeC0349217
- Episode of depressionC0349217
- Episode of depression (finding)C0349217
- depressive episodeC0349217
- Major depression, single episodeC0024517
- Major depression, single episode (disorder)C0024517
- Major depressive disorder, single episodeC0024517
- Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecifiedC0024517
- Single Episode of Major Depressive DisorderC0024517
- major depressive episodeC0024517
- single episode of major depressionC0024517
- single episode of agitated depressionC4290108
- single episode of depressive reactionC4290109
- single episode of psychogenic depressionC4290110
- single episode of reactive depressionC4290111
- single episode of vital depressionC1395203
Related ICF Categories(49)
The ICF Core Set for Depression identifies functioning domains commonly assessed with this condition.
Temperament and personality functions
Energy and drive functions
Sleep functions
Attention functions
Memory functions
Emotional functions
Thought functions
Higher-level cognitive functions
Experience of self and time functions
Exercise tolerance functions
Sexual functions
Solving problems
Carrying out daily routine
Handling stress and other psychological demands
Conversation
Walking
Using transportation
Toileting
Dressing
Looking after one's health
Doing housework
Assisting others
Basic interpersonal interactions
Complex interpersonal interactions
Informal social relationships
Intimate relationships
Acquiring, keeping and terminating a job
Remunerative employment
Non-remunerative employment
Community life
Recreation and leisure
Immediate family
Friends
Acquaintances, peers, colleagues, neighbours and community members
Health professionals
Individual attitudes of immediate family members
Individual attitudes of friends
Individual attitudes of health professionals
Societal attitudes
Social norms, practices and ideologies
Housing services, systems and policies
Communication services, systems and policies
Transportation services, systems and policies
Legal services, systems and policies
Social security services, systems and policies
General social support services, systems and policies
Health services, systems and policies
Education and training services, systems and policies
Labour and employment services, systems and policies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for depressive episode?
The ICD-10-CM code for depressive episode is F32. The full clinical description is "Depressive episode". F32 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F32 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F32 represents “Depressive episode”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F32 a billable code?
No, F32 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under F32.
What chapter is F32 in?
F32 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F32?
F32 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bipolar disorder (F31.-); manic episode (F30.-); recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-).
What are the subcategories under F32?
F32 has 9 child codes, including: F32.0 (Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild), F32.1 (Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate), F32.2 (Major depressv disord, single epsd, sev w/o psych features), F32.3 (Major depressv disord, single epsd, severe w psych features), and 5 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F32?
F32 is linked to 7 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0349217, C0024517, C4290108, C4290109, C4290110, and 2 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
What ICF functioning codes are related to depressive episode?
The ICF Core Set for Depression includes 49 functioning categories covering body functions, activities, and environmental factors commonly assessed with this condition. Browse the ICF directory.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F32?
F32 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6A70.Z (Single episode depressive disorder, unspecified).
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