Depressive mood symptoms in primary psychotic disorders

Description

Depressive mood symptoms in primary psychotic disorders refer to depressed mood as reported by the individual (feeling down, sad) or manifested as a sign (e.g. tearful, defeated appearance). If only non-mood symptoms of a depressive episode are present (e.g., anhedonia, psychomotor slowing), this descriptor should not be used. This descriptor may be used whether or not depressive symptoms meet the diagnostic requirements of a separately diagnosed Depressive disorder. The rating should be made based on the severity of depressive mood symptoms during the past week.

Coding note

These categories should never be used in primary coding. The codes are provided for use as supplementary or additional codes when it is desired to identify the presence of these symptoms in primary psychotic disorders.

Exclusions from above levels

• QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
• QE84 – Acute stress reaction