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F32.8

Non-billable

Other depressive episodes

Other depressive episodes

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

Parent Code

F32

Child Codes

2

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 (2)

F32.81

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

BillableF32.89

Other specified depressive episodes

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code F32.8?

ICD-10-CM code F32.8 represents "Other depressive episodes". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is F32.8 a billable code?

No, F32.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under F32.8.

What chapter is F32.8 in?

F32.8 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).

What codes cannot be used with F32.8?

F32.8 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 F32.8?

F32.8 has 2 child codes, including: F32.81 (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), F32.89 (Other specified depressive episodes).

What are the UMLS CUIs for F32.8?

F32.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0349216. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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