FY2027 ICD-10-CM reference
F32: Depressive episode
By the HCC Buddy Coding Team
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Depressive episode. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Nonbillable heading. Verified against the official FY2027 order file.
More specific FY2027 codes
- F32.0: Major depressive disorder, single episode, mildBillable code
- F32.1: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderateBillable code
- F32.2: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic featuresBillable code
- F32.3: Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic featuresBillable code
- F32.4: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remissionBillable code
- F32.5: Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remissionBillable code
- F32.8: Other depressive episodesNonbillable heading
- F32.9: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecifiedBillable code
- F32.A: Depression, unspecifiedBillable code
FY2027 Tabular instructions
Instructions below include applicable chapter, section and parent-code notes. Each note identifies where it appears in the official source.
Includes
disorders of psychological development
Source: F01-F99 (chapter, inherited).
Excludes2
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Source: F01-F99 (chapter, inherited).
Includes
single episode of agitated depression
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Includes
single episode of depressive reaction
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Includes
single episode of major depression
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Includes
single episode of psychogenic depression
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Includes
single episode of reactive depression
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Includes
single episode of vital depression
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Excludes1
bipolar disorder (F31.-)
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Excludes1
manic episode (F30.-)
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Excludes1
recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Excludes2
adjustment disorder (F43.2)
Source: F32 (category, direct).
Compare the FY2027 additions, removals and billable-status changes
What does F32 mean in FY2027?
The official ICD-10-CM descriptor is Depressive episode. The FY2027 annual edition starts October 1, 2026. Check the edition that applies to the encounter or inpatient discharge, including any April update.
Is F32 billable in FY2027?
The FY2027 order file marks F32 as a nonbillable heading. Select a complete billable child code.
Does F32 map to an HCC?
Risk-model mapping is not applicable to this nonbillable heading. Check a complete billable child code.
Source: CMS FY2027 ICD-10-CM order file. Payment model: CMS CY 2027 Rate Announcement. Read the FY2027 Official Guidelines.
Review the FY2026 April edition