ICD-11 code : 6B01;
Preferred Label : Panic disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks that are not
restricted to particular stimuli or situations. Panic attacks are discrete episodes
of intense fear or apprehension accompanied by the rapid and concurrent onset of several
characteristic symptoms (e.g., palpitations or increased heart rate, sweating, trembling,
shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness, chills, hot flushes,
fear of imminent death). In addition, panic disorder is characterized by persistent
concern about the recurrence or significance of panic attacks, or behaviors intended
to avoid their recurrence, that results in significant impairment in personal, family,
social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. The symptoms
are not a manifestation of another health condition and are not due to the effects
of a substance or medication on the central nervous system.;
ICD-11 synonym : episodic paroxysmal anxiety disorder;
Origin ID : 56162827;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
- ICD-10 Mapping
Panic disorder is characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks that are not
restricted to particular stimuli or situations. Panic attacks are discrete episodes
of intense fear or apprehension accompanied by the rapid and concurrent onset of several
characteristic symptoms (e.g., palpitations or increased heart rate, sweating, trembling,
shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness or lightheadedness, chills, hot flushes,
fear of imminent death). In addition, panic disorder is characterized by persistent
concern about the recurrence or significance of panic attacks, or behaviors intended
to avoid their recurrence, that results in significant impairment in personal, family,
social, educational, occupational, or other important areas of functioning. The symptoms
are not a manifestation of another health condition and are not due to the effects
of a substance or medication on the central nervous system.
