ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 296.24
Diagnosis Code: 296.24 (Raw: 29624)
Description: Major depressive affective disorder, single episode, severe, specified as with psychotic behavior
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 296.24 is designated for Major depressive affective disorder, single episode, severe, specified as with psychotic behavior. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.
