ICD Code F33.0

ICD code F33.0 is a classification used to identify a recurrent episode of major depressive disorder that is considered mild in severity. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) system, which is used by healthcare providers to standardize diagnoses and facilitate billing and treatment planning. A mild recurrent major depressive disorder indicates that the patient has experienced previous episodes of depression, but the current symptoms are less severe and have a minimal impact on daily functioning.

1. Recurrent Episodes: The patient must have experienced at least two separate episodes of depression. These episodes should be distinct and not a continuation of a single depressive episode.

2. Mild Severity: The symptoms should be present but not severe enough to significantly impair social or occupational functioning. The individual should be able to manage daily activities with some effort.

3. Depressed Mood: The patient should exhibit a persistent low mood most of the day, nearly every day, as observed by themselves or others.

4. Loss of Interest or Pleasure: There should be a noticeable decrease in interest or pleasure in most activities, including those that were previously enjoyable.

5. Physical Symptoms: The patient may experience changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia), and fatigue or loss of energy.

6. Cognitive Symptoms: There should be evidence of diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day.

7. Self-Esteem: The patient may exhibit feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt.

8. Duration: The symptoms should persist for at least two weeks and represent a change from previous functioning.

9. Exclusion of Other Conditions: The symptoms should not be attributable to the physiological effects of a substance or another medical condition.

10. No Manic or Hypomanic Episodes: There should be no history of manic or hypomanic episodes, which would suggest a different diagnosis.

For the ICD code F33.0, which pertains to major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment include:

1. 90832 - Psychotherapy, 30 minutes with patient

2. 90834 - Psychotherapy, 45 minutes with patient

3. 90837 - Psychotherapy, 60 minutes with patient

4. 90839 - Psychotherapy for crisis, first 60 minutes

5. 90840 - Psychotherapy for crisis, each additional 30 minutes

6. 99201-99205 - New patient office or other outpatient visit (evaluation and management)

7. 99211-99215 - Established patient office or other outpatient visit (evaluation and management)

8. 96127 - Brief emotional/behavioral assessment (e.g., depression inventory)

9. G0444 - Annual depression screening, 15 minutes

These CPT codes are commonly used in the treatment and management of conditions associated with ICD code F33.0. It is important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific services rendered and the time spent with the patient.

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