Personal history of other mental disorders

This code indicates a patient's past diagnosis of a mental disorder other than those specifically categorized elsewhere in the V11 series (e.g., alcoholism, drug dependence). It signifies that while the patient no longer actively suffers from the condition, its history remains relevant for current medical management and risk assessment.

Use this code when a patient's medical record documents a resolved or remitted mental health condition that doesn't fit into more specific "personal history of" codes. This might include a past history of an anxiety disorder, mood disorder (excluding bipolar or major depressive disorder if more specific codes are available), or a psychotic disorder that is currently in full remission.

• Always sequence this as a secondary diagnosis, as it describes a historical condition, not a current active illness.
• Ensure the documentation clearly states the condition is in remission or resolved, and that it's not one of the more specific V11 codes.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific "personal history of" code (e.g., V11.3 for personal history of mental retardation) is available for the documented condition.