Current depressive episode persistent

Description

The diagnostic requirements for a depressive episode are currently met and have been met continuously for at least the past 2 years.

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 specific clinically important features of mood episodes in mood disorders.

Index terms

Current depressive episode persistent

Exclusions from above levels

QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

6A80.0 – Prominent anxiety symptoms in mood episodes
6A80.1 – Panic attacks in mood episodes
6A80.3 – Current depressive episode with melancholia
6A80.4 – Seasonal pattern of mood episode onset
6A80.5 – Rapid cycling

Foundation entity

Current depressive episode persistent – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1906190365

Allowed postcoordination axes

hasManifestation

Part of: 6A80: Symptomatic and course presentations for mood episodes in mood disorders › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders