ICD-10-CM F32: Depressive episode

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F32

Depressive episode

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F32

Includes Notes
  • 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
  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)
  • recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

premenstrual tension syndrome (N94.3)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

adjustment disorder (F43.2)

Inclusion Terms
  • Single episode of major depression with mood-congruent psychotic symptoms
  • Single episode of major depression with mood-incongruent psychotic symptoms
  • Single episode of major depression with psychotic symptoms
  • Single episode of psychogenic depressive psychosis
  • Single episode of psychotic depression
  • Single episode of reactive depressive psychosis
Inclusion Terms
  • Atypical depression
  • Post-schizophrenic depression
  • Single episode of 'masked' depression NOS
Inclusion Terms

Major depression NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Depression NOS
  • Depressive disorder NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for F32):

F32.0 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild F32.1 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate F32.2 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features F32.3 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features F32.4 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission F32.5 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission F32.8 - Other depressive episodes F32.81 - Premenstrual dysphoric disorder F32.89 - Other specified depressive episodes F32.9 - Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified F32.A - Depression, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code F32 (Depressive episode)

ICD-10-CM code F32 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F32 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F32 - Depressive episode. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Depressive episode.