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F32.1

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Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 155Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.425
V24HCC 59Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.309
ESRDHCC 59Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.000
RxHCCHCC 132Major Depressive Disorder and Other Mood Disorders
0.000

What This Code Means

A first-time episode of major depression with moderate symptoms that cause noticeable difficulty with work, school, or daily activities.

Coding Tips

  • Moderate severity indicates more significant functional impairment than mild but less than severe
  • Document specific depressive symptoms (sleep changes, appetite changes, concentration problems, etc.) to support severity level

Clinical Significance

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate represents a first-time major depressive episode with meaningful functional impairment in work, social, and personal domains. Moderate severity indicates the patient is struggling significantly but can still perform some daily functions. This severity level typically drives active treatment with antidepressants and/or psychotherapy.

Documentation Requirements

  • Provider documentation of major depressive disorder meeting diagnostic criteria
  • Single (first) episode confirmed through history review
  • Moderate severity explicitly documented with functional impairment described
  • Core depressive symptoms documented with at least 5 of 9 criteria met
  • Duration of at least 2 weeks
  • Treatment plan appropriate for moderate depression

Commonly Confused Codes

Code Hierarchy

F32Depressive episodeF32.1Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
F32.1Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

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