F32.5
BillableMajor depressive disorder, single episode, in full 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 all or nearly all symptoms have resolved.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly states the patient is in remission or symptom-free
- •Monitor for relapse; if symptoms return, may need to change code to active depression
Clinical Significance
Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission indicates complete resolution of depressive symptoms from a first major depressive episode. While the patient is currently asymptomatic, this diagnosis remains relevant for medical history and prognostic considerations, as a history of major depression increases lifetime recurrence risk. Continued monitoring during medication taper periods is standard of care.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Prior documentation of major depressive disorder that met full criteria
- ✓Single episode confirmed with no prior episodes
- ✓Full remission documented — complete absence of depressive symptoms
- ✓Current medication status (continuing maintenance or tapering)
- ✓Follow-up plan for recurrence monitoring
Commonly Confused Codes
F32.4 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, partial remission: Residual symptoms still presentF33.42 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, full remission: Prior depressive episodes existZ86.59 — Personal history of mental and behavioral disorders: Only when the condition is fully resolved and no longer managedF32.A — Depression, unspecified: Less specific
Code Hierarchy
└F32Depressive episode└F32.5Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission
└F32.5Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission