6A20.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Schizophrenia, continuous

Description

Symptoms fulfilling all definitional requirements of Schizophrenia have been present for almost all of the illness course over a period of at least one year, with periods of subthreshold symptoms being very brief relative to the overall course.

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

  • 6A20.20 – Schizophrenia, continuous, currently symptomatic
  • 6A20.21 – Schizophrenia, continuous, in partial remission
  • 6A20.22 – Schizophrenia, continuous, in full remission
  • 6A20.2Z – Schizophrenia, continuous, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 6A20.0 – Schizophrenia, first episode
  • 6A20.1 – Schizophrenia, multiple episodes
  • 6A20.Y – Other specified episode of schizophrenia
  • 6A20.Z – Schizophrenia, episode unspecified

Foundation entity

Schizophrenia, continuous – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/317761311

Allowed postcoordination axes

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