ICD-10-CM · F33.1
ICD-10 F33.1: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Recurrent MDD, moderate severity.
Code
F33.1
Category
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Clinical context
Recurrent MDD, moderate severity.
Documentation requirements
- DSM-5 criteria
- PHQ-9 moderate range
Common related procedures
- Psychotherapy
- Antidepressant
Common payer denial patterns
- TMS may require severity criteria
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10 F33.1 mean?
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
When is this code documented?
Recurrent MDD, moderate severity.
What documentation supports this code?
DSM-5 criteria; PHQ-9 moderate range.
What are common denials associated with this diagnosis?
TMS may require severity criteria.
Related diagnoses
- F10.20 — Alcohol dependence, uncomplicated
- F11.20 — Opioid dependence, uncomplicated
- F17.210 — Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
- F31.9 — Bipolar disorder, unspecified
- F32.9 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified
- F33.2 — Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe without psychotic features
Sources
Catch F33.1 documentation gaps before claim submission
ApprovalHelp audits ICD-10 documentation against payer-specific PA criteria, flags missing modifiers, and pre-drafts appeals for high-denial codes. no setup fee.
Get started →Contact: hello@approvalhelp.com