Question 1

Is F33 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, F33 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 F33 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code F33 represents Major depressive disorder, recurrent. 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 F33?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for F33 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 F33?

Accepted Answer

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

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