F32.5 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
The ICD-10-CM code F32.5 designates that a patient with a single episode of major depressive disorder is now in full remission. Learn what this code entails, from its clinical information, if it’s billable or not, FAQs, and even related ICD-10 codes by reading this short guide.
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F32.5 Diagnosis Code: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
The E11.9 is an ICD code that’s included in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM, for short). It is used to designate “Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission.”
Major Depressive Disorder is a condition in which the person who has it experiences extreme sadness, listlessness, despair, meaninglessness, and worthlessness. They will also feel disinterested in doing anything at all.
In the context of this ICD-10 code, the patient experiences a single episode of major depressive disorder, but they are now in full remission. This means that the patient has had significant improvements in their mental health and that there are no symptoms of major depressive disorder present upon evaluation.
Is the F32.5 billable?
Yes, the F32.5 ICD-10 code is billable and can be used to designate a patient for reimbursement purposes.
F32.5 clinical information
Major Depressive Disorder is a type of mental health disorder that can significantly impact several aspects of a person’s life, from how they can establish and maintain relationships, beliefs, activities of daily living, and much more.
A person with Major Depressive Disorder will likely have several of these symptoms:
- Feelings of sadness
- Feelings of despair
- Feelings of loneliness and worthlessness
- Emptiness
- Feeling tired even if they haven’t done anything strenuous physically or mentally
- Loss of interest and pleasure in activities, especially ones that they normally enjoy
- They have a hard time sleeping
- They have thoughts of self-harm
- They feel guilty
While these may not necessarily affect them at first, they will become evident down the line if left unchecked for too long, and their effects will become noticeable.
Major Depressive Disorder is often treated by medications like Prozac and Celexa (some medications have side effects), psychotherapy, and making certain lifestyle changes.
In the context of this ICD-10 code, the patient has already recovered from their single-episode Major Depressive Disorder. “Full remission” means there are no longer any symptoms of the condition present.
F32.5 synonyms include
- Depressive disorder in remission
- Major depression in full remission
- Major depression in remission
- Single episode of major depression in full remission
Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for Major Depressive Disorder
- F32 - Depressive episode
- F32.0 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
- F32.1 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- F32.2 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- F32.3 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
- F32.4 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
- F32.8 - Other depressive episodes
- F32.89 - Other specified depressive episodes
- F32.9 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F32.A - Depression, unspecified
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.
You use it when your patient is in full remission, meaning they no longer have any symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder. If you’re already at this point, congratulations to both of you! Depression sucks.
Psychotherapy, certain medication (please take note of the side effects and educate the patient), and lifestyle changes. Do note that this ICD-10 code is for patients in full remission. Best to tell them to maintain their progress by doing what they have been doing that helped them reach a state of full remission.
