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Substance & Addictive specifier
“Current severity” is recorded for Gaming Disorder (ICD-11); its definition below has been reviewed by a clinician — still confirm against the current DSM-5-TR / ICD-11 text.
Gaming Disorder (ICD-11)
Severity
Clinician-reviewed definition
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Reference
Aide-memoire content for the specifier and how it sits within its diagnosis. Confirm against current DSM-5-TR / ICD-11 materials before documenting.
Definition
ICD-11 has no formal severity qualifier for Gaming Disorder (6C51). Its only qualifiers are predominantly online and predominantly offline. Describe current severity clinically, using impaired control, increasing priority given to gaming, continuation despite harm, and the degree of functional impairment.
Record this as a clinical description, not as a coded ICD-11 qualifier.
Definition reviewed by Psych Sift on 16 October 2026
Coding context
ICD-11 (6C51): Gaming disorder, with predominantly online or offline pattern where relevant.