F32 – Depressive episode
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mood [affective] disorders
ICD-10-CM code
F32
- Code
F32(claims format:F32)- Description
- Depressive episode
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- Block
- F30-F39 Mood [affective] disorders
Billable codes under F32
F32 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- F32.0 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, mildBillable
- F32.1 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderateBillable
- F32.2 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic featuresBillable
- F32.3 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic featuresBillable
- F32.4 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remissionBillable
- F32.5 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remissionBillable
- F32.8 – Other depressive episodesHeader (more codes below)
- F32.9 – Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecifiedBillable
- F32.A – Depression, unspecifiedBillable
Notes for F32
Includes:
- single episode of agitated depression
- single episode of depressive reaction
- single episode of major depression
- single episode of psychogenic depression
- single episode of reactive depression
- single episode of vital depression
Excludes1 (not coded here):
Excludes2 (not included here):
- adjustment disorder (F43.2)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F32?
F32 is the ICD-10-CM code for depressive episode, in the block F30-F39 (Mood [affective] disorders).
Is F32 a billable code?
No. F32 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.