What is the diagnosis code 296.32?

The diagnosis code 296.32 refers to "Major depressive disorder, recurrent, severe, without psychotic features" in the ICD-9-CM coding system. This code is used to classify patients experiencing recurrent episodes of major depression that are severe in nature but do not include psychotic symptoms. It's important for healthcare providers to use this code for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Please note that this code has been replaced by different codes in the ICD-10 system.