Persistent mood [affective] disorders (F34)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Mental and behavioural disorders (F00–F99)

    • Mood [affective] disorders (F30-F39)

      • Persistent mood [affective] disorders (F34)

        • F34 - Persistent mood [affective] disorders NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.0 - Cyclothymic disorder BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.1 - Dysthymic disorder BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.8 - Other persistent mood [affective] disorders NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.81 - Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.89 - Other specified persistent mood disorders BILLABLE CODE
        • F34.9 - Persistent mood [affective] disorder, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Persistent mood [affective] disorders (F34)

Cyclothymic Disorder - An affective disorder characterized by periods of depression and hypomania. These may be separated by periods of normal mood.

Dysthymic Disorder - Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day more days than not for at least 2 years. The required minimum duration in children to make this diagnosis is 1 year. During periods of depressed mood, at least 2 of the following additional symptoms are present: poor appetite or overeating, insomnia or hypersomnia, low energy or fatigue, low self-esteem, poor concentration or difficulty making decisions, and feelings of hopelessness. (DSM-IV)