Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
ICD-10 Code: F33.1
Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate
Recurrent major depression, current episode moderate severity.
Clinical Information
Recurrent MDD means ≥2 episodes. Moderate severity: significant functional impairment, multiple symptoms. DSM-5 criteria: 5+ symptoms for ≥2 weeks including depressed mood or anhedonia.
Coding Guidelines
- 1Use for recurrent MDD, moderate severity
- 2Requires ≥2 lifetime episodes
- 3Moderate: more symptoms than mild, less than severe
Common Uses
- Psychiatry follow-up for recurrent depression
- Medication adjustment for moderate MDD
Related ICD-10 Codes
F33.0MDD recurrent, mild
F33.2MDD recurrent, severe
Documentation Requirements
- Document 'recurrent depression' or note prior episodes
- Specify 'moderate' severity
Real-World Coding Examples
45-year-old with history of 3 prior depressive episodes, current moderate episode. Diagnosis: F33.1
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