ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for depressive episode
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Episode › depressive”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding depressive episode
The ICD-10-CM code for depressive episode is F32.A (Depression, unspecified). The official index lists 8 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F32.A.
Within F32, choose F32.A (Depression, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: major depressive disorder, single episode, mild (F32.0), major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate (F32.1), major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features (F32.2), major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features (F32.3), major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission (F32.4), major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission (F32.5), other depressive episodes (F32.8) and major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified (F32.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 881 (Depressive Neuroses, relative weight 0.895), in MDC 19 (Mental Diseases and Disorders), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific depressive episode codes (official index)
- major F32.9 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- mild F32.0 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild
- moderate F32.1 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
- severe (without psychotic symptoms) F32.2 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features
- with psychotic symptoms F32.3 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features
- recurrent F33.9 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified
- brief F33.8 — Other recurrent depressive disorders
- specified NEC F32.89 — Other specified depressive episodes
Common questions about depressive episode ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for depressive episode?
- F32.A — Depression, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F32.9, F32.0, F32.1, F32.2 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for major depressive episode?
- F32.9 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified.
What is the ICD-10 code for recurrent depressive episode?
- F33.9 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified.
Is F32.A billable?
- Yes. F32.A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F32.A be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F32.A as a principal diagnosis.
Is F32.A a CC or MCC?
- No. F32.A is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.