Major Depressive Disorder ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

By Emma Hainsworth on Jul 16, 2025.

What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Major Depressive Disorder?

Here are some commonly used ICD-10 codes for Major Depressive Disorder:

F32.0: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild. This code describes a single episode of depressive symptoms of mild intensity.
F32.1: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate. This code is used for a single episode of moderate depressive symptoms.
F32.2: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features. This is used for a single episode of severe depressive symptoms without psychotic features.
F32.3: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features. Used when a severe depressive episode includes psychotic symptoms.
F32.4: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission. This is used when a single depressive episode is in partial remission.
F32.5: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission. This code describes a single depressive episode in full remission.
F32.9: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified. This code is used when the severity of a single depressive episode isn't specified.

All the above ICD-10-CM codes for Major Depressive Disorder are billable:

F32.0: Yes, it's billable as it indicates the severity and episode of depression.
F32.1: Yes, it's billable because it details the severity and single occurrence.
F32.2: Yes, it's billable as it specifically indicates severity without psychotic features.
F32.3: Yes, it's billable as it clearly diagnoses a severe depressive episode with psychotic features.
F32.4: Yes, it's billable as it denotes an episode in partial remission.
F32.5: Yes, it's billable as it specifies a state of complete remission.
F32.9: Yes, it's billable even though it doesn't specify the severity of the depressive episode.

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a mood disorder characterized by:

Persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disinterest in most activities.
Physiological symptoms include changes in sleep and appetite, decreased energy, and difficulty concentrating.
Episodes are categorized as mild, moderate, or severe.
The number and intensity of symptoms often determine severity.
MDD can also include psychotic features such as delusions or hallucinations.

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