ICD-10 Code F32.89 – Other specified depressive episodes (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F32.89 – Other specified depressive episodes
What it is
F32.89 identifies a depressive episode that does not fit the standard depressive episode categories but is still clinically documented as depression. Use this code when the provider specifies an atypical or otherwise defined depressive episode.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common depressive findings may include low mood, loss of interest, sleep or appetite changes, fatigue, and impaired concentration, but the record should support a depressive episode diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use F32.89 when the clinician documents a depressive episode with details that do not match another specific ICD-10 depressive code. It is appropriate when the note clearly supports depression, but the presentation is described as other specified.
Check documentation if the record only says “depression” without further detail, or if another depressive disorder is better supported. You should code the most specific documented diagnosis available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for major depressive disorder when a more specific episode type is documented. Do not use it when the provider documents a different mood disorder or when the diagnosis is unsupported.
Coding tip
Query the provider if the chart says depression but does not clearly describe why F32.89, rather than another depressive code, is the best match.