2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F32Depressive episode
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
Code Classification
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
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Includes
- 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
Type 1 Excludes
Type 2 Excludes
- adjustment disorder F43.2
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
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Depression
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