F32.1 — Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate

F32.1

ICD-10 Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral & Neurodevelopmental — illustrative image — Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders (F01–F99) — illustrative image

What this code means

A single moderate episode of major depression: persistent low mood, loss of interest and reduced energy affecting daily life.

Also called: moderate depression, major depressive disorder single episode moderate.

When this code is used

Used for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code F32.1 belongs to Chapter 5: Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, which covers codes F01–F99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code F32.1?

F32.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate”. A single moderate episode of major depression: persistent low mood, loss of interest and reduced energy affecting daily life.

When is code F32.1 used?

Used for major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate. It belongs to Chapter 5 of ICD-10-CM (Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders).

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