Non-specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 308
Acute reaction to stress
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308 Includes
  • catastrophic stress
  • combat fatigue
  • gross stress reaction (acute)
  • transient disorders in response to exceptional physical or mental stress which usually subside within hours or days
308 Excludes
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