ICD-10-CM code · FY2027
F32.1 Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
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Coding notes for F32.1
No notes of its own; the notes below apply from the codes above it.
Also applies, from F32 Depressive episode
Includes Conditions this code covers.
- single episode of agitated depression
- single episode of depressive reaction
- single episode of major depression
- single episode of psychogenic depression
- single episode of reactive depression
- single episode of vital depression
Excludes1 Not coded here: never report these together with this code (use the code given instead).
Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.
- adjustment disorder (F43.2)
Chapter 5 notes (apply to every code in it)
Includes Conditions this code covers.
- disorders of psychological development
Related codes in F32
- F32.0 Major depressive disorder, single episode, mildBillable
- F32.2 Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic featuresBillable
- F32.3 Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic featuresBillable
- F32.4 Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remissionBillable
- F32.5 Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remissionBillable
- F32.8 Other depressive episodesHeader
- F32.9 Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecifiedBillable
- F32.A Depression, unspecifiedBillable
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See 2MM+ plansICD-10-CM FY2027 code set, as published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Codes, titles and notes are shown as published. Check payer rules and the official guidelines before billing. This page is not medical advice.
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