F33.4

Non-billable

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission

F33.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F33.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F33
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

The patient has had two or more depressive episodes as described in F33.0-F33.3, in the past, but has been free from depressive symptoms for several months.

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What 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…

Read more about Depression at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

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". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F33.4 a billable code?
No — F33.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F33.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F33.4?
F33.4 has 3 more specific child codes, including F33.40, F33.41, F33.42.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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