6A20.21

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Schizophrenia, continuous, in partial remission

Description

All definitional requirements for Schizophrenia, continuous in terms of symptoms and duration were previously met. Symptoms have ameliorated such that the diagnostic requirements for the disorder have not been met for at least one month, but some clinically significant symptoms remain, which may or may not be associated with functional impairment. The partial remission may have occurred in response to medication or other treatment.

Index terms

  • Schizophrenia, continuous, in partial remission
  • Schizophrenia, continuous, currently in partial remission

Exclusions from above levels

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

Sibling codes

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

Foundation entity

Schizophrenia, continuous, in partial remission – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1589500739

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6A20.2: Schizophrenia, continuous › 6A20: Schizophrenia › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders