6A20.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Schizophrenia, multiple episodes

Description

Schizophrenia, multiple episodes should be used to identify individuals experiencing symptoms that meet the diagnostic requirements for Schizophrenia and who have also previously experienced episodes during which diagnostic requirements were met, with substantial remission of symptoms between episodes. Some attenuated symptoms may remain during periods of remission, and remissions may have occurred in response to medication or other treatment.

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6A22 – Schizotypal disorder
  • 6A23 – Acute and transient psychotic disorder
  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
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  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Child codes

  • 6A20.10 – Schizophrenia, multiple episodes, currently symptomatic
  • 6A20.11 – Schizophrenia, multiple episodes, in partial remission
  • 6A20.12 – Schizophrenia, multiple episodes, in full remission
  • 6A20.1Z – Schizophrenia, multiple episodes, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 6A20.0 – Schizophrenia, first episode
  • 6A20.2 – Schizophrenia, continuous
  • 6A20.Y – Other specified episode of schizophrenia
  • 6A20.Z – Schizophrenia, episode unspecified

Foundation entity

Schizophrenia, multiple episodes – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1150025154

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6A20: Schizophrenia › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders