Family history of psychiatric condition

This code indicates a patient's family history of a mental health disorder or psychiatric illness. It signifies that a blood relative (e.g., parent, sibling, grandparent) has been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition, which may increase the patient's risk. This is a non-specific code used to document a genetic predisposition or familial pattern.

Use this code when a patient reports a family history of conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, or other diagnosed mental health conditions. It is appropriate when the family history is relevant to the patient's current health status, risk assessment, or treatment plan, but the patient themselves does not currently have the condition.

• Always document the specific psychiatric condition(s) reported by the family member in the patient's medical record.
• This code is for family history only; do not use it if the patient has a personal history or current diagnosis of a psychiatric condition.
• This is a V-code, indicating a factor influencing health status and contact with health services, and should be used as a secondary diagnosis.