Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
ICD-10 Code: F33.0
Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Mild
Recurrent major depression, current episode mild severity.
Clinical Information
Recurrent MDD, mild episode: ≥2 lifetime episodes, current episode with fewer symptoms or minimal functional impairment. Still meets MDD criteria (5+ symptoms) but less severe than moderate/severe.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use for recurrent MDD, mild current episode
- 2Requires ≥2 lifetime episodes
- 3Mild: few symptoms beyond minimum, minor functional impairment
Common Uses
- Stable recurrent depression on maintenance medication
- Psychiatry follow-up, depression in remission-to-mild range
Related ICD-10 Codes
F33.1MDD recurrent, moderate
F33.40MDD recurrent, in remission
Documentation Requirements
- Document history of recurrent depression
- Current mild severity
Real-World Coding Examples
52-year-old with 4 prior depressive episodes, currently on bupropion with mild residual symptoms. Functioning well. Diagnosis: MDD recurrent, mild (F33.0)
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