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# F32.A Depression, unspecified

ICD-10-CM · [CMS code reference](#source)

F32.A covers depression documented without further detail. It replaced the old habit of using F32.9 for plain "depression"; F32.9 is for major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified.

## Coding notes

From the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) tabular list. Notes on a parent code or category apply here too.

### Also covers

-   Depression NOS
-   Depressive disorder NOS

### 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 together with this code. The exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other.

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

### Excludes2

Not part of this code, but both can be coded when both are documented.

-   adjustment disorder (F43.2)

## Related codes

-   [`F32.1` Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.1/)
-   [`F32.2` Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without psychotic features ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.2/)
-   [`F32.3` Major depressive disorder, single episode, severe with psychotic features ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.3/)
-   [`F32.4` Major depressive disorder, single episode, in partial remission ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.4/)
-   [`F32.5` Major depressive disorder, single episode, in full remission ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.5/)
-   [`F32.81` Premenstrual dysphoric disorder ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.81/)
-   [`F32.89` Other specified depressive episodes ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.89/)
-   [`F32.9` Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified ICD-10-CM](https://billingbrief.com/icd10/f32.9/)

## Common questions

### Is F32.A a billable code?

Yes. F32.A is a billable ICD-10-CM code in the ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) code set.

## From the source

Official description from [CMS](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/coding-billing/icd-10-codes).
ICD-10-CM FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026).

Code set

ICD-10-CM

Category

F32 Depressive episode

Chapter

Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders

Billable

Yes

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