ICD-10 kodeguider
Reviewed July 1, 2026

ICD-10 codes for depression

Depression coding hinges on two documented dimensions: episode (single vs recurrent) and severity. Unspecified codes are valid but under-document the encounter — severity-specific codes tell the clinical story and support medical necessity.

F32.9 billable
F32.A billable

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ICD-10-CM

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Depression ICD-10 codes

Start with the primary code, then move to a more specific related code when the documentation supports it.

KodeBeskrivelseSystem

F32.9

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

ICD-10-CM

F32.A

Depression, unspecified

For "depression NOS" without MDD documentation

ICD-10-CM

F32.0

MDD, single episode, mild

ICD-10-CM

F32.1

MDD, single episode, moderate

ICD-10-CM

F32.2

MDD, single episode, severe without psychotic features

ICD-10-CM

F33.1

MDD, recurrent, moderate

ICD-10-CM

F33.2

MDD, recurrent, severe without psychotic features

ICD-10-CM

F43.21

Adjustment disorder with depressed mood

ICD-10-CM

Sådan vælger du den rigtige kode

Document and code episode plus severity: a first moderate episode is F32.1; a recurrent moderate episode is F33.1. Reserve F32.A for depression documented without meeting MDD criteria, and F43.21 when low mood is a reaction to an identifiable stressor. PHQ-9 scores in the note make severity selection defensible.

Dokumentationseksempel

Second depressive episode this year. PHQ-9 today 16 (moderately severe). Low mood, anhedonia, early-morning waking, impaired concentration at work. No suicidal ideation on direct questioning. Restarted sertraline 50 mg; CBT referral.

Foreslået:

F33.1

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FAQ

What is the ICD-10 code for depression?

The ICD-10 code for depression is F32.9 (Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified). Related codes include F32.A, F32.0, F32.1. Confirm the most specific code against the documented clinical detail before billing.

F32.9 or F32.A — which unspecified code?

F32.9 is unspecified major depressive disorder (MDD criteria documented, severity not stated). F32.A is depression NOS — the word "depression" without documented MDD criteria.

When does depression become "recurrent" (F33.-)?

After at least one prior documented depressive episode with a period of remission between episodes.

Can AI suggest severity-specific depression codes?

Yes — Notat extracts symptoms, screening scores, and episode history as clinical facts and proposes severity-specific codes with the supporting evidence for your review.

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