2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F32Depressive episode

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F30-F39›F32

ICD-10-CM F32
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F32 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for depressive episode, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F32.0, F32.1, F32.2, and F32.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F32
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Depressive episode
Short Description
Depressive episode
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
F30-F39
Mood [affective] disorders

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF30-F39Mood [affective] disorders
CategoryF32Depressive episode
This CodeF32Depressive episode

Specific Coding for Depressive episodeOverview

Non-specific codes like F32 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F32.0 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

  • Use F32.1 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

  • Use F32.2 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

  • Use F32.3 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features

  • Use F32.4 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission

  • Use F32.5 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

  • F32.8 for Other depressive episodes

  • Use F32.81 for Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  • Use F32.89 for Other specified depressive episodes

  • Use F32.9 for Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

  • Use F32.A for Depression, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F32: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

On F32 itself
  • 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
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)
  • recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

On F32 itself
  • adjustment disorder (F43.2)
From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F32, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 3

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F32: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • F30 Manic episode
    major depressive disorder, single episode (F32.-)
  • F31 Bipolar disorder
    major depressive disorder, single episode (F32.-)
  • R40.1 Stupor
    depressive stupor (F31.-, F32.-, F33.-)

Excludes2 8

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F32: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F42 Obsessive-compulsive disorder
    obsessive-compulsive symptoms occurring in depression (F32.-, F33.-)
  • F44.2 Dissociative stupor
    depressive stupor (F32, F33)
  • F63.2 Kleptomania
    depressive disorder with stealing (F31.-, F32.-, F33.-)
  • R53.83 Other fatigue
    exhaustion and fatigue due to depressive episode (F32.-)
  • F06.3 Mood disorder due to known physiological condition
    mood disorders, not due to known physiological condition or unspecified (F30-F39) names F30-F39, which includes this code
  • F90 Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders
    mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) names F30-F39, which includes this code
  • F91 Conduct disorders
    mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) names F30-F39, which includes this code
  • F93.0 Separation anxiety disorder of childhood
    mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) names F30-F39, which includes this code

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Depression

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2021No changes
FY 2022RevisedCode revised
FY 2023–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F32Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for depressive episode?

F32 is the ICD-10-CM category for depressive episode, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is F32 (Depressive episode) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for depressive episode, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for depressive episode need a more specific code from this category, such as F32.0, F32.1, and F32.2.

Can F32 be reported with a code from F31?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on F32 lists "bipolar disorder (F31.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).