2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Mental Disorders 290-319 > Neurotic Disorders, Personality Disorders, And Other Nonpsychotic Mental Disorders 300-316 >
 Depressive disorder not elsewhere classified- A mental state of depressed mood characterised by feelings of sadness, despair and discouragement. (On-line Medical Dictionary)
- An affective disorder manifested by either a dysphoric mood or loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities. The mood disturbance is prominent and relatively persistent.
- Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with major depression present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.
- 311 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 311 contains 3 index entries
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