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What Is The Diagnosis Code Number For Adjustment Disorder?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2014

Question: What is the diagnosis code number for Adjustment Disorder? I have a client who was born blind, and previously diagnosed with Autism (Asperger's). I have no idea what his IQ is. But, he has never learned to read or write from his blindness. The agency just placed him in a group home with all deaf people. He has no one to talk with except the care givers. I have been working with him, using tactile surfaces, no one has every shown him tactile. He seems to be very intelligent! He does have depression (or situational Depression), I did perform a Beck's Depression Inventory test. This was not fair to him because many things he cannot visualize. Can you please help with the diagnosis? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
DSM-V codes provided...

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I have mentioned below the DSM-V codes for Adjustment disorder.

309.0 With depressed mood
309.24 With anxiety
309.28 With mixed anxiety and depressed mood
309.3 With disturbance of conduct
309.4 With mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct
309.9 Unspecified

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (3 hours later)

Are there any diagnosis for congenital blindness? I am also blind so I know what my client should be learning. His verbal speech is good and understandable! Thank you for your help with this clients!

Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Colindness is categorized as an Axis III diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

According to the DSM-Multi-axial classificatory system, congenital blindness would have to be categorized under Axis III (General Medical Condition). I have given you the DSM-Multi-axial classification below:
Azis I: Clinical syndrommes
Axis II: Mental retardation & Personality disorders
Axis III: General Medical Conditions
Axis IV: Psychosocial & Environmental problems
Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar