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F32

Non-billable

Depressive episode

Depressive episode

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

F30-F39

Child Codes

9

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)

  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)
  • recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
  • adjustment disorder (F43.2)

Child Codes (9)

F32.0

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

BillableF32.1

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

BillableF32.2

Major depressv disord, single epsd, sev w/o psych features

BillableF32.3

Major depressv disord, single epsd, severe w psych features

BillableF32.4

Major depressv disorder, single episode, in partial remis

BillableF32.5

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

BillableF32.8

Other depressive episodes

F32.9

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

BillableF32.A

Depression, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F32?

ICD-10-CM code F32 represents "Depressive episode". It 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.

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