F33.2 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

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