F34 is the ICD-10 code for Persistent mood [affective] disorders. It is a three-character category divided into 4 subcodes; use the subcode whenever the record supports that level of detail. It belongs to the block F30–F39 (Mood [affective] disorders) in Chapter V, Mental and behavioural disorders.
- Code type
- Category (3 characters)
- Chapter
- V · F00–F99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Definition
Persistent and usually fluctuating disorders of mood in which the majority of the individual episodes are not sufficiently severe to warrant being described as hypomanic or mild depressive episodes. Because they last for many years, and sometimes for the greater part of the patient's adult life, they involve considerable distress and disability. In some instances, recurrent or single manic or depressive episodes may become superimposed on a persistent affective disorder.
Subcodes of F34
F34 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
DF34Vedvarende affektive tilstande
F34Pitkäaikaiset mielialahäiriöt
F34Anhaltende affektive Störungen
F34Troubles de l'humeur [affectifs] persistants
F34persisterende stemmingsstoornissen [affectieve stoornissen]
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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