F32.4
BillableMajor depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
HCC Category Mapping
V24HCC 59 — Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.309ESRDHCC 59 — Major Depressive, Bipolar, and Paranoid Disorders
0.000RxHCCHCC 132 — Major Depressive Disorder and Other Mood Disorders
0.000What This Code Means
A first episode of major depression where symptoms have improved but some depressive symptoms still remain.
Coding Tips
- •Document the timeline of symptom improvement to support partial remission status
- •Distinguish from full remission (F32.5) by confirming residual symptoms persist
Clinical Significance
Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission indicates the patient had a first major depressive episode that is improving but residual symptoms remain. Partial remission status is clinically important because it signals ongoing risk for relapse or recurrence. Patients in partial remission still require active treatment and monitoring to achieve full remission.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Prior documentation of major depressive disorder, single episode that met full criteria
- ✓Current partial remission status documented — some symptoms present but full criteria no longer met
- ✓Residual symptoms described (e.g., persistent insomnia, mild anhedonia)
- ✓Confirmation this was a single episode (no prior episodes)
- ✓Ongoing treatment plan addressing residual symptoms
Commonly Confused Codes
F32.5 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, full remission: Complete symptom resolutionF32.0 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild: Active episode, not in remissionF33.41 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, partial remission: Prior episodes existF32.A — Depression, unspecified: Less specific, not appropriate when MDD history is established
Code Hierarchy
└F32Depressive episode└F32.4Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission
└F32.4Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission