U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

F32 ICD-10-CM Code: Depressive episode

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

F32

Depressive episode

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where F32 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 5

    Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)

  3. 3

    Category F32

    Depressive episode

  4. 4

    Code F32

    Depressive episode

More specific choices

Codes under F32

F32 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

F32.0

Major depressive disorder, single episode, mild

F32.1

Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

F32.2

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features

F32.3

Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features

F32.4

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission

F32.5

Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission

F32.8

Other depressive episodes

F32.9

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

F32.A

Depression, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for F32.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for F32.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F32.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)
  • recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • adjustment disorder (F43.2)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code F32 mean?

F32 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Depressive episode.”

Is F32 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. F32 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is F32 located in ICD-10-CM?

F32 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) (F30–F39), under category F32, Depressive episode.

What coding notes are listed for F32?

No inclusion terms are listed for F32 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: bipolar disorder (F31.-); manic episode (F30.-); recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-). Excludes2 notes: adjustment disorder (F43.2).

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