“Have you ever wondered what your doctor has written in your records? Sure, you can ask. But, such questions might slip your mind in the limited time of a visit. Or, you may not feel comfortable. If you have ever received a carbon copy form your doctor filled out (e.g., to request lab work) you may have seen cryptic codes with check marks next to them. Now you won’t have to wonder what your doctor is recording about you, like I did for weeks until I finally looked it up.

Table 1 : Codes for Mood Disorders

Table 2 : Codes for Substance Induced Mood Disorders

Table 3 : Code Extensions for Severity/Psychotic Features/Remission Specifiers” (A Silver Lining)