ICD-10 Code F32.8 – Other depressive episodes (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F32.8 – Other depressive episodes
What it is
Use this code for a depressive episode that does not fit the more specific categories in the F32 series. It indicates a current episode of depression, but the documentation does not support a different listed subtype.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly recorded findings may include depressed mood, loss of interest, low energy, sleep disturbance, or impaired concentration, but you should code only what the provider documents.
When to use this code
Use F32.8 when the clinician documents an “other” depressive episode or a depressive episode that is not otherwise specified within the F32 category. It is appropriate when the record supports depression, but not a more specific coded form. Check documentation if the note is vague or incomplete.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for recurrent depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, or adjustment disorder with depressed mood. If the documentation identifies a different depressive subtype, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Verify that the provider documents a depressive episode and that no more specific F32 code is supported by the record.