F33.41 – Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Partial Remission

Get information about ICD-10-CM code F33.41 (Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission) and learn how to use it.

By Gale Alagos on Aug 8, 2025.

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F33.41 diagnosis code: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission

ICD-10 code F33.41 is a billable medical code used to specify a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission. It is part of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM), a medical classification system healthcare providers use to code and classify diagnoses, symptoms, and procedures.

In simpler terms, F33.41 refers to a specific type of depression known as major depressive disorder, which has occurred multiple times (recurrent) and is currently in a state of partial remission, meaning that the symptoms are improving but are still present to some degree.

Is F33.41 billable?

Yes, ICD-10-CM code F33.41 is a billable medical code for major depressive disorder.

Clinical information

Major depressive disorder is a mental condition characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in once-enjoyable activities. Patients can also experience physical symptoms such as changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Recurrent major depressive disorder means that a person has experienced multiple episodes of depression, separated by periods of partial or full remission.

The diagnosis of major depressive disorder is typically made by a healthcare professional based on a comprehensive evaluation, including a review of symptoms, medical history, and psychiatric assessment. Treatment for major depressive disorder may involve a combination of medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the individual's specific needs.

Synonyms include

When using F33.41 for major depressive disorder, you can also consider other synonyms such as:

Depression, major, recurrent, in partial remission
Major depression, recurrent, in partial remission
Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, in partial remission
Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, in partial remission with anxious stress
Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode, in partial remission with mixed features
Recurrent major depression in partial remission
Recurrent major depressive disorder co-occurring with anxiety, in partial remission
Recurrent mixed major depressive disorder, in partial remission
Recurrent seasonal major depressive disorder, in partial remission

Popular search terms for this ICD code/cluster

Major depressive disorder, single episode
Recurrent severe episodes of major depression with mood-congruent psychotic symptoms
Bipolar disorder, single manic episode
Bipolar disorder, in partial remission, most recent episode depressed

Commonly asked questions

The diagnosis code F33.41 refers to Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission, indicating that a patient who has had multiple episodes of major depression is currently experiencing some residual symptoms but does not meet the full criteria for a major depressive episode.

Major depressive disorder recurrent in partial remission means the individual shows improvement from a previous depressive episode but still has lingering symptoms that affect functioning, and the remission period is typically less than two months without full symptom resolution.

According to the DSM-5, the severity of depression-mild, moderate, or severe-is determined by the number of symptoms present, the intensity of distress caused, and the degree of impairment in social and occupational functioning; mild depression involves the minimum five symptoms with manageable impairment, moderate includes six to seven symptoms with noticeable functional difficulties, and severe involves eight or more symptoms with significant distress and marked impairment.

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