U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

F33 ICD-10-CM Code: Major depressive disorder, recurrent

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

Code definition

Official description

F33

Major depressive disorder, recurrent

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

Classification

Where F33 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 5

    Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)

  3. 3

    Category F33

    Major depressive disorder, recurrent

  4. 4

    Code F33

    Major depressive disorder, recurrent

More specific choices

Codes under F33

F33 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

F33.0

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

F33.1

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

F33.2

Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

F33.3

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms

F33.4

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission

F33.8

Other recurrent depressive disorders

F33.9

Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for F33.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for F33.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F33.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • bipolar disorder (F31.-)
  • manic episode (F30.-)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for F33.

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 F33 mean?

F33 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Major depressive disorder, recurrent.”

Is F33 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. F33 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 F33 located in ICD-10-CM?

F33 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39) (F30–F39), under category F33, Major depressive disorder, recurrent.

What coding notes are listed for F33?

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

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