F32.89 – Other Specified Depressive Episodes

F32.89 diagnosis code: Other specified depressive episodes

• Other specified depressive episodes in ICD-10-CM fall under the category of mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders, which includes disorders of psychological development but excludes symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical findings not classified elsewhere.
• This is applicable to atypical, post-schizophrenic, or "masked" depression and other specified depressive episodes not otherwise specified. 
• Symptoms of this condition may include feelings of sadness, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, changes in sleep or appetite, irritability, and thoughts of death or suicide.

Is F32.89 billable?

Yes, this ICD-10 code is billable.

Clinical information

• Major depressive disorder is a complex mental illness that requires the expertise of a medical professional or clinician to diagnose and treat accurately. It can manifest in various ways, including mood, behavior, and physical health changes. It is thought to be linked to genetic, biological, environmental, and psychological factors.
• People with depression may experience an impaired ability to function daily, such as difficulty completing tasks at work or school and avoiding social activities.
• Treatment for this condition typically includes a combination of psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and antidepressant medications. Other strategies, such as lifestyle modifications, support groups, and self-care techniques, may be helpful in managing symptoms.

Synonyms include

• F33.8: Other recurrent depressive disorders
• F33.9: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
• F33.41: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
• F33.42: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission

Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Depression

Here are ICD-10 codes commonly used for depression, in addition to F32.89: 

• 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
• F33.0: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Mild
• F33.1: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate
• F33.2: Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Severe Without Psychotic Features