F33
Non-billableMajor depressive disorder, recurrent
Major depressive disorder, recurrent
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
- recurrent episodes of depressive reaction
- recurrent episodes of endogenous depression
- recurrent episodes of major depression
- recurrent episodes of psychogenic depression
- recurrent episodes of reactive depression
- recurrent episodes of seasonal affective disorder
- recurrent episodes of seasonal depressive disorder
- recurrent episodes 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 (7)
F33.0Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
F33.1Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
F33.2Major depressv disorder, recurrent severe w/o psych features
F33.3Major depressv disorder, recurrent, severe w psych symptoms
F33.4Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission
F33.8Other recurrent depressive disorders
F33.9Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(17)
UMLS
- Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, UnspecifiedC0154409
- Major depressive disorder, recurrentC0154409
- Major depressive disorder, recurrent episodeC0154409
- Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecifiedC0154409
- Recurrent major depressionC0154409
- Recurrent major depression (disorder)C0154409
- Recurrent major depressive disorderC0154409
- Recurrent major depressive episodesC0154409
- Recurrent major depressive episodes (disorder)C0154409
- recurrent episodes of major depressionC0154409
- recurrent episodes of depressive reactionC4290112
- recurrent episodes of endogenous depressionC4290113
- recurrent episodes of psychogenic depressionC4290114
- recurrent episodes of reactive depressionC4290115
- recurrent episodes of seasonal affective disorderC5676455
- recurrent episodes of seasonal depressive disorderC4290116
- recurrent episodes of vital depressionC4290117
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 major depressive disorder, recurrent?
The ICD-10-CM code for major depressive disorder, recurrent is F33. The full clinical description is "Major depressive disorder, recurrent". F33 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F33 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F33 represents “Major depressive disorder, recurrent”. 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 F33 a billable code?
No, F33 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under F33.
What chapter is F33 in?
F33 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F33?
F33 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: bipolar disorder (F31.-); manic episode (F30.-).
What are the subcategories under F33?
F33 has 7 child codes, including: F33.0 (Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild), F33.1 (Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate), F33.2 (Major depressv disorder, recurrent severe w/o psych features), F33.3 (Major depressv disorder, recurrent, severe w psych symptoms), and 3 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F33?
F33 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0154409, C4290112, C4290113, C4290114, C4290115, and 3 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 major depressive disorder, recurrent?
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 F33?
F33 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6A71.Z (Recurrent depressive disorder, unspecified).
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