AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM New/Revised Codes

Depression Not Otherwise Specified

A code has been created to identify depression (unspecified) and the narrative at category F32 was revised from Major depressive disorder, single episode to “Depressive episode.” This retitling brings back the WHO ICD-10 category title, and also brings the title into better alignment with all of what has been included in the category. The new code follows:F32.A Depression, unspecified Depression is a common mental health disorder. Approximately 30% of patients report symptoms of depression to their primary care providers; however, fewer than 10% of these patients have major depression. Although depression can begin at almost any...

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