F33.41
BillableMajor depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission
HCC Category Mapping
What This Code Means
This code describes a patient who has experienced multiple episodes of major depression throughout their life and is currently showing significant improvement in symptoms, though some depressive symptoms may still be present. The person is in a recovery phase but not yet completely symptom-free.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation clearly indicates both recurrent episodes (multiple depressive episodes in patient history) and current partial remission status (improvement but not full recovery)
- •Do not use this code if the patient is in full remission (use F33.40) or currently experiencing an active episode; ensure the clinical note specifies the remission status
Clinical Significance
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission indicates the patient has a history of multiple depressive episodes and currently has some residual depressive symptoms that do not meet full MDD criteria. Partial remission is clinically important because residual symptoms are the strongest predictor of depressive recurrence. These patients require continued active treatment and close monitoring.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Documented history of recurrent major depressive disorder
- ✓Partial remission status documented — some symptoms present but full criteria not met
- ✓Residual symptoms described specifically
- ✓Ongoing treatment plan targeting residual symptoms
- ✓Functional status assessment