ICD-10-CM F32 is the diagnosis code for Depressive episode. This code falls under the section "Mood [affective] disorders" within Chapter 5 â Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F32. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in F32. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F32 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F32 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F32 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Depressive episode". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
F32 is located in Section F30-F39 â "Mood [affective] disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
F32 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F32.0, F32.1, F32.2, F32.3, F32.4 and more.
Use F32 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Depressive episode" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Depressive episode is F32.
No, F32 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F32 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for F32 include: bipolar disorder (F31.-); manic episode (F30.-); recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-).
Yes, F32 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.