F33.4 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Mood [affective] disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F33.4
Code
F33.4 (claims format: F334)
Description
Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission
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
Parent codes
F33

Billable codes under F33.4

F33.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F33 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent

Includes:
  • recurrent episodes of depressive reaction
  • recurrent episodes of endogenous depression
  • recurrent episodes of major depression
  • recurrent episodes of psychogenic depression
  • recurrent episodes of reactive depression
  • recurrent episodes of seasonal affective disorder
  • recurrent episodes of seasonal depressive disorder
  • recurrent episodes of vital depression
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)

Related codes in F33

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F33.4?

F33.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, in the block F30-F39 (Mood [affective] disorders).

Is F33.4 a billable code?

No. F33.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does F33.4 belong to?

It belongs to category F33 – Major depressive disorder, recurrent.

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.