Depression ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for depression
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions. ICD-10-CM uses F32 for single episodes and F33 for recurrent episodes, with additional characters specifying severity (mild, moderate, severe) and whether psychotic features are present.
Total Codes
30
Billable Codes
24
Categories
3
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for depression. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (24)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for depression.
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
F32.81Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
F32.89Other specified depressive episodes
F32.9Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
F32.ADepression, unspecified
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
F33.40Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unsp
F33.41Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
F33.42Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission
F33.8Other recurrent depressive disorders
F33.9Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
F34.0Cyclothymic disorder
F34.1Dysthymic disorder
F34.81Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder
F34.89Other specified persistent mood disorders
F34.9Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for major depression?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for depression are F32, F33, F34.1. There are 30 total codes related to depression, of which 24 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for depression?
There are 30 ICD-10-CM codes related to depression. Of these, 24 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which depression ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for depression include: 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). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is F32 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, F32 (Depressive episode) is a non-billable header code. You need to use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What are other names for depression in ICD-10?
Depression may also be referred to as: major depression, depressive disorder, MDD, major depressive disorder, clinical depression, depressed. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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