Quick Answer: F41.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for generalized anxiety disorder. F33.2 is major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features. When a provider documents both conditions, report both codes.
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FY2027 note: This guide reflects the FY2027 ICD-10-CM code set, effective October 1, 2026. We verified these codes in the ICD-10-CM Tabular List. However, always confirm against the code set in effect on the date of service.
Generalized anxiety disorder and recurrent major depression often appear together in behavioral health and primary care records. However, each has its own code, and the depression code depends on whether the episode is single or recurrent, how severe it is, and whether it is in remission.
F41.1 Generalized Anxiety Disorder
F41.1 is a complete, billable code for generalized anxiety disorder. Specifically, it sits in category F41, Other anxiety disorders. Therefore, code it when the provider documents generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
F33.2 Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent Severe
F33.2 is for major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe, without psychotic features. For this reason, the provider’s documentation must support three things: the disorder is recurrent, the current episode is severe, and there are no psychotic symptoms.
Category F33 Codes at a Glance
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| F33.0 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild |
| F33.1 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate |
| F33.2 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features |
| F33.3 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe with psychotic symptoms |
| F33.40 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in remission, unspecified |
| F33.41 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in partial remission |
| F33.42 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, in full remission |
| F33.9 | Major depressive disorder, recurrent, unspecified |
Coding Tips for F41.1 and F33.2
- Single vs recurrent: F32 codes describe a single episode. In contrast, F33 codes describe recurrent episodes. Do not assign F33 unless the provider documents recurrence.
- Severity matters: If the provider does not document severity, query the provider instead of defaulting to an unspecified code.
- Psychotic features: Severe recurrent depression with psychotic symptoms moves to F33.3.
- Both conditions: When the provider documents both GAD and recurrent MDD, report F41.1 and the appropriate F33 code.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is F41.1?
F41.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for generalized anxiety disorder.
What is F33.2?
F33.2 is major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features.
Can you bill F41.1 and F33.2 together?
Yes. You can report both codes when the provider documents both generalized anxiety disorder and recurrent severe major depression.
Which code do you use if recurrent depression is in remission?
First, check the remission status. Then use F33.41 for partial remission, F33.42 for full remission, or F33.40 when remission is not specified.
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