Depression ICD-11 Codes

All ICD-11 diagnosis codes for depression

major depressiondepressive disorderMDDmajor depressive disorderclinical depression

ICD-11 classifies depressive disorders under mood disorders (6A7). Single episode depressive disorder is 6A70, recurrent depressive disorder is 6A71, and dysthymic disorder is 6A72. Severity qualifiers are applied through extension codes, allowing more flexible severity specification.

Total Codes

26

Primary Codes

4

ICD-10 Equivalent

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Primary Codes

These are the main ICD-11 codes for depression. Click any code to see all child codes and details.

Specific Codes (20)

More specific ICD-11 codes for depression.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-11 code for major depression?

The primary ICD-11 codes for depression are 6A70, 6A71, 6A72. There are 26 total codes related to depression in the ICD-11 classification.

How many ICD-11 codes are there for depression?

There are 26 ICD-11 codes related to depression. The primary codes are 6A70, 6A71, 6A72, with additional specific codes for subtypes and complications.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of ICD-10 depression codes?

The ICD-11 equivalent codes for depression are 6A70, 6A71, 6A72. Note that ICD-10 and ICD-11 do not always have one-to-one mappings. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 crosswalk tool for exact code conversions.

What are other names for depression in ICD-11?

Depression may also be referred to as: major depression, depressive disorder, MDD, major depressive disorder, clinical depression. The same ICD-11 codes apply regardless of which clinical term is used in the documentation.

Should I use ICD-10 or ICD-11 codes for depression?

The choice between ICD-10 and ICD-11 depends on your country and regulatory requirements. The United States currently uses ICD-10-CM for clinical billing, while ICD-11 is the WHO standard adopted by many countries starting from 2022. Use our crosswalk tools to convert between systems.

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