F33.2 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features
Explore the ICD-10-CM code F33.2 for major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features. Includes clinical info, synonyms, and more.
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F33.2 Diagnosis Code: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent Severe Without Psychotic Features
The F33.2 diagnosis code refers to a major depressive disorder characterized by the following:
- The recurrent nature of depressive episodes, meaning the individual has experienced at least two episodes of depression.
- The severity of the episodes, classified as severe, indicates a substantial impairment in daily functioning.
- The absence of psychotic features, such as hallucinations or delusions, during depressive episodes.
Is F33.2 Billable?
Yes, F33.2 is a billable code. It is primarily used to diagnose and treat patients exhibiting symptoms of major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features. As a billable code, it can be used for reimbursement purposes in medical billing and coding.
Clinical Information
The clinical aspects of F33.2 include the following:
- Symptoms include pervasive sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, changes in appetite and sleep patterns, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide.
- A potential for chronicity, with episodes typically lasting at least two weeks, and in many cases, much longer without treatment.
- The need for comprehensive treatment usually involves both psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy.
Synonyms Include
- Recurrent Major Depression, Severe
- Severe Recurrent Depressive Disorder
- Major Depression, Recurrent, Severe
- Severe Recurrent Major Depression
- Recurrent Severe Depressive Episode
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Depression
- 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
- F33.0: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild
- F33.1: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
- F33.3: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms
- F33.4: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission
- F34.1: Dysthymic disorder
- F32.9: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
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Commonly asked questions
F33.2 refers explicitly to recurrent, severe episodes of major depression without psychotic features.
Yes, major depressive disorder can be a chronic condition, with individuals experiencing multiple depressive episodes over their lifetime.
Treatment usually involves a combination of psychotherapy and medication.