Personal history of affective disorders

This code indicates that a patient has a documented past medical history of a mood disorder, such as depression, bipolar disorder, or dysthymia. While the patient is not currently experiencing an active episode of the affective disorder, the history remains relevant for ongoing care and risk assessment.

Use this code when a patient's medical record clearly states a previous diagnosis and treatment for an affective disorder, but they are not presenting with current symptoms that warrant an active mood disorder diagnosis. This is often relevant for medication management, therapy planning, or when assessing risk factors for recurrence.

• Do not use this code for active affective disorder diagnoses; use the appropriate codes from the 296.xx or 311 categories.
• Ensure the medical record explicitly documents a history of an affective disorder, not just a suspicion or family history.
• This code is typically used as a secondary diagnosis to provide context for current care.