Stereotypies

Definition

Stereotypy refers to simple or complex movements that repeat themselves continually and identically. These are usually not preceded by an uncomfortable feeling.

Exclusions

• Stereotyped movement disorder (6A06)

4 subordinate codes

• 8A07.00Primary stereotypy
• 8A07.01Secondary stereotypy
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Certain specified movement disorder

• 8A07.1Akathisia
• 8A07.2Excessive startle reflex