F33.1
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders Billable
Quick Reference
History of multiple depressive episodes, current episode moderate severity
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
History of multiple depressive episodes, current episode moderate severity
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Recurrent depression treatment
- Maintenance antidepressant therapy
- Multiple prior depressive episodes
- Chronic depression management
Documentation Requirements
- Document number of prior episodes
- Use PHQ-9 score to quantify severity
- Record functional impairment level
- Note duration of current episode
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Recurrent major depressionChronic depression, moderateMultiple depressive episodes
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Single episode depression (F32.-)
- Bipolar depression (F31.-)
- Persistent depressive disorder/dysthymia (F34.1)
Coding Notes
Requires history of at least 2 episodes
Use F33.0 for mild, F33.2 for severe
Consider maintenance treatment indefinitely
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Code
F33.1
Category
Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
Billable Status
Billable
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