Question 1

Is F32 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, F32 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code F32 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code F32 represents Depressive episode. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code F32?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for F32 is section:F30-F39 (Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from F32?

Accepted Answer

Code F32 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: bipolar disorder (F31.-); manic episode (F30.-); recurrent depressive disorder (F33.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with F32 as they represent different diagnoses.

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