6A80.2
Current depressive episode persistent
Episódio depressivo persistente atual
CategoryDefinition
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.
Diagnostic Criteria
- This specifier can be applied if the diagnostic requirements for Depressive Episode are currently met and have been met continuously (five or more characteristic symptoms occurring most of the day, nearly every day) for at least the past 2 years.
Index Terms
Current depressive episode persistent