Manic mood symptoms in primary psychotic disorders
Definition
This descriptor may be used together with a diagnosis from the grouping of Schizophrenia and other primary psychotic disorders to indicate that manic symptoms are a prominent part of the clinical presentation. The descriptor refers to elevated, euphoric, irritable, or expansive mood states, including rapid changes among different mood states (i.e., mood lability) accompanied by increased energy or activity, when these represent a significant change from the individual’s typical mood and energy or activity level. This descriptor may be used whether or not the manic symptoms meet the diagnostic requirements of a separately diagnosed Bipolar disorder.
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.