2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F32.2Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F30-F39›F32

ICD-10-CM F32.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F32.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as severe major depression. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Depressive disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F32.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
Short Description
Major depressv disord, single epsd, sev w/o psych features
Parent Code
F32
Depressive episode

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF30-F39Mood [affective] disorders
CategoryF32Depressive episode
This CodeF32.2Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Severe major depression
  • Severe major depression without psychotic features
  • Severe major depression, single episode
  • Severe major depression, single episode, without psychotic features
  • Severe major depressive disorder co-occurrent with anxiety single episode

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Depression(acute) (mental)
      • agitated (single episode)
    • Depression(acute) (mental)
      • severe, single episode
    • Depression(acute) (mental)
      • vital (recurrent) (without psychotic symptoms)
        • single episode
    • Disorder(of)
      • depressive
        • major
          • single episode
            • severe (without psychotic symptoms)
    • Episode
      • depressive
        • major
          • severe (without psychotic symptoms)
    • Menopause, menopausal(asymptomatic) (state)
      • depression (single episode)
        • agitated (single episode)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD002
Depressive disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Depression

Depression is more than a feeling of being sad or irritable for a few days. It's a serious mood disorder. As one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, depression can affect how you think, feel, and your everyday life.

The full article covers:

  • What is depression?
  • What are the different types of depression?
  • What causes depression?
  • Who is at risk of depression?
  • What are the symptoms of depression?
  • How is depression diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for depression?
  • Can depression be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F32.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
296.23 Depress psychosis-severe
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F32.2Overview

Is F32.2 (Depressive episode) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F32.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features converts to ICD-9-CM 296.23 (depress psychosis-severe). The mapping is a direct match.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.