To what category of health conditions does the F25 ICD Code: Schizoaffective Disorders apply?
Schizoaffective disorders
What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F25?
Code first the underlying physiological condition, if applicable, such as:
- mood disorder (F30.-, F31.-, F32.-, F33.-)
What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F25?
Psychotic symptoms alongside periods of mania or depression
Clinical Information
Schizoaffective disorders combine symptoms of schizophrenia with mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder. Individuals may experience psychotic symptoms alongside periods of mania or depression. Treatment often involves a combination of antipsychotic and mood-stabilizing medications.
Additional Codes may apply
F25.1: Schizoaffective disorder, depressive type - Schizoaffective disorder with prominent depressive symptoms.
F25.9: Schizoaffective disorder, unspecified - Schizoaffective disorder without further specification of subtype.