6A21.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Schizoaffective disorder, continuous

Description

Symptoms fulfilling all definitional requirements of Schizoaffective disorder 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

  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Child codes

  • 6A21.20 – Schizoaffective disorder, continuous, currently symptomatic
  • 6A21.21 – Schizoaffective disorder, continuous, in partial remission
  • 6A21.22 – Schizoaffective disorder, continuous, in full remission
  • 6A21.2Z – Schizoaffective disorder, continuous, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • 6A21.0 – Schizoaffective disorder, first episode
  • 6A21.1 – Schizoaffective disorder, multiple episodes
  • 6A21.Y – Other specified schizoaffective disorder
  • 6A21.Z – Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified

Foundation entity

Schizoaffective disorder, continuous – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/725134404

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6A21: Schizoaffective disorder › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders