F32
Non-billableDepressive episode
F32 is the ICD-10-CM code for Depressive episode. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F32.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- F01-F99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
In typical mild, moderate, or severe depressive episodes, the patient suffers from lowering of mood, reduction of energy, and decrease in activity. Capacity for enjoyment, interest, and concentration is reduced, and marked tiredness after even minimum effort is common. Sleep is usually disturbed and appetite diminished. Self-esteem and self-confidence are almost always reduced and, even in the mild form, some ideas of guilt or worthlessness are often present. The lowered mood varies little from day to day, is unresponsive to circumstances and may be accompanied by so-called "somatic" symptoms, such as loss of interest and pleasurable feelings, waking in the morning several hours before the usual time, depression worst in the morning, marked psychomotor retardation, agitation, loss of appetite, weight loss, and loss of libido. Depending upon the number and severity of the symptoms, a depressive episode may be specified as mild, moderate or severe.
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat is depression? Depression is more than a feeling of being sad or irritable for a few days. It's a serious mood disorder . As one of the most common mental disorders in the United States, depression can affect how you think, feel, and your everyday life. You may not know why you feel this way, but even basic daily activities such as sleeping, eating, or working may become difficult. Depression often needs…
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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)
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- Bupropion›
- Doxepin›
- Duloxetine›
- QuetiapineAtypical Antipsychotic [EPC]›
- Sertraline›
- Venlafaxine›
- Escitalopram›
- Fluoxetine›
- OlanzapineAtypical Antipsychotic [EPC]›
- Paroxetine›
- Chlorpromazine›
- Citalopram›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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