F33.42 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission

F33.42 Diagnosis Code: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, in Full Remission

• F33.42 diagnosis code is used for cases of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) with recurrent episodes.
• The term "recurrent" indicates that the patient has experienced at least two episodes of depression.
• "Full remission" means that the patient no longer exhibits any significant symptoms of depression and has essentially recovered.
• This code is used when a patient with a history of MDD has successfully responded to treatment and is no longer experiencing depressive symptoms.

Is F33.42 Billable?

Yes, F33.42 is a billable code. It is used to specify cases of recurrent Major Depressive Disorder where the patient has achieved full remission, meaning they have recovered from their depressive episodes.

Clinical Information

• F33.42 indicates that the patient has a history of multiple depressive episodes but is not experiencing any significant symptoms.
• Full remission implies that the patient's depressive symptoms have resolved for an extended period.
• Despite being in full remission, the patient may still require ongoing treatment to maintain their mental health and prevent relapse.

Synonyms Include

• Recurrent major depression in full remission
• Major depression, recurrent, in complete remission
• Major depressive disorder, recurrent episode in full remission
• Recurrent severe depressive episode in full remission
• Recurrent depressive disorder, currently in full remission

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
• F33.2: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features
• F33.3: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms