Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unsp

This code signifies a patient who has experienced multiple episodes of major depressive disorder and is currently experiencing a period of significant improvement or absence of depressive symptoms. While the patient is not acutely symptomatic, the history of recurrent major depression indicates the potential for future episodes.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a past diagnosis of recurrent major depressive disorder and the patient is currently in a state of remission, meaning symptoms are absent or minimal. This code is appropriate for follow-up appointments, medication management, or therapy sessions where the focus is on maintaining remission. Documentation should specify "recurrent" and "in remission."

• Do not use this code if the patient is experiencing any active depressive symptoms, even mild ones; instead, select a code indicating current severity.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "in remission" rather than just "improved" or "stable."
• This code requires a history of at least two major depressive episodes.