DSM-IV codes
DSM-IV Codes
DSM-IV Codes (pronounced: D-S-M-Four Codes) are the classification found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition, Text Revision, also known as DSM-IV-TR, a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that includes all currently recognized mental health disorders. The DSM-IV codes are used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental illnesses and by insurance companies to reimburse for treatment.
Etymology
The term "DSM-IV" stands for "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fourth edition." The "IV" represents the Roman numeral for four. The term "code" in this context refers to the numerical identifier assigned to each specific mental health disorder.
DSM-IV Code Structure
DSM-IV codes are structured as follows: a three-digit category code, followed by a decimal point, and then by one or more additional digits. The three-digit category code refers to the category of mental health disorder, as listed in the DSM-IV. The digits following the decimal point further specify the exact nature of the disorder.
For example, the DSM-IV code for Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Moderate is 296.32. Here, "296" refers to the category of Mood Disorders, and ".32" specifies the exact type of disorder.
Related Terms
- DSM-5 Codes: The updated version of the DSM-IV codes, found in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
- ICD-10 Codes: The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, which also includes codes for mental health disorders.
- CPT Codes: Current Procedural Terminology codes, used in conjunction with DSM-IV codes for billing purposes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on DSM-IV codes
- Wikipedia's article - DSM-IV codes
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