In the context of provisional diagnoses, which code notation might be used for Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate?

• A. (F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Provisional Diagnosis)
• B. (F31.1) Bipolar disorder
• C. (F32.2) Major depressive disorder, Single episode, moderate (Provisional Diagnosis)
• D. (F41.9) Anxiety disorder

Answer: (C)

The main idea is using the ICD-10-CM code that matches the suspected condition and clearly marking it as provisional. For Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate, the correct code is F32.2. When the clinician suspects this condition but hasn’t confirmed it yet, you present the code along with a note that the diagnosis is provisional, e.g., (Provisional Diagnosis). That combination communicates both the likely disorder and the tentative status.

The other options point to different disorders (bipolar disorder or anxiety) and thus don’t match the presenting problem. They also don’t reflect the provisional status if that’s part of the documentation.