F32.89 – Other Specified Depressive Episodes

Is F32.89 billable?

Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.

Clinical information

• Major depressive disorder is a complex mental illness that requires the expertise of a medical professional or clinician to diagnose and treat accurately. It can manifest in various ways, including mood, behavior, and physical health changes. It is thought to be linked to genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.
• People with depression may experience an impaired ability to function daily, such as difficulty completing tasks at work or school and avoiding social activities.
• Treatment for this condition typically includes a combination of psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and antidepressant medications. Other strategies, such as lifestyle modifications, support groups, and self-care techniques, may be helpful in managing symptoms.

Synonyms include

• F33.8: Other recurrent depressive disorders
• F33.9: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
• F33.41: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
• F33.42: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission

Other ICD-10 codes commonly used for depression

Here are ICD-10 codes commonly used for depression, in addition to F32.89: 

• 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
• F32.5: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
• F33.0: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
• F33.1: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
• F33.2: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features
• F33.3: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic features