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4 · Severity or remission

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Not specifiedLeave severity or remission unstated when it is not established.MildSeverity describes the whole episode: symptom burden, intensity, risk, and functional impact.Partial remissionThe person is better but not symptom-free, or recovery is too recent to call full remission.Full remissionFull remission is a longitudinal conclusion, not a single good day or improvement from baseline.

Diagnostic wording

Build a clear diagnosis

Choose the base diagnosis, then add only the episode, course, and severity specifiers that apply.

4 · Severity or remission

Set severity or remission

Choose one current severity or remission state, if applicable.