Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified

This code signifies a patient experiencing recurrent episodes of major depression where the specific severity, psychotic features, or remission status of the current episode are not documented. It indicates a history of multiple depressive episodes without further clinical detail for the current presentation.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a diagnosis of major depressive disorder with a history of previous episodes, but the clinician has not specified the current episode's severity (e.g., mild, moderate, severe), presence of psychotic features, or if the patient is in partial or full remission. This code is appropriate when the documentation lacks the specificity required for more granular F33 subcategories.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation provides details about the current episode's severity, psychotic features, or remission status; instead, select a more specific F33 subcategory.
• Always query the provider for further specificity regarding the current episode if possible, to allow for more precise coding.
• Do not confuse this with F32.9 (Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified) which is for a first-time presentation.