F33.4 – Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Remission

Get an in-depth understanding of the ICD-10-CM code F33.4 - Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Remission, including clinical details, synonyms, and more.

By Joshua Napilay on Feb 29, 2024.

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 F33.4 – Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Remission

F33.4 Diagnosis Code: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Remission

F33.4 is the ICD-10-CM code that represents:

  • Major Depressive Disorder is recurrent, meaning the individual has experienced at least two depressive episodes.
  • The current state of the disorder is in remission, which signifies that the individual is not currently showing the complete syndrome of the depressive disorder.
  • It includes periods of partial as well as complete remission.

Clinical Information

Clinically, the F33.4 code indicates:

  • The patient has a history of repeated depressive episodes.
  • The patient is not currently experiencing a full depressive episode.
  • The period of remission can be either partial (some symptoms remain, but complete criteria are not met) or full (no significant signs or symptoms of the disorder remain).
  • Even in remission, ongoing treatment may be necessary to prevent relapse.

Synonyms Include

  • Recurrent major depression in remission
  • Major depression, recurrent, in remission
  • Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode in remission
  • Recurrent severe depressive episode in remission
  • Recurrent depressive disorder, currently in remission

Commonly asked questions

What does "in remission" mean in the context of F33.4?

"In remission" means the individual is not currently experiencing an entire episode of the disorder, though some symptoms may still be present.

Does being "in remission" mean the individual no longer needs treatment?

Not necessarily. Ongoing treatment might be recommended to prevent future episodes.

How is "recurrent" defined in the context of F33.4?

"Recurrent" means the individual has experienced at least two depressive episodes.

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