Diagnosing Psychiatric Disorders: The Synchronization of DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM

Premiere Date: November 20, 2013 Expiration Date: November 20, 2014 Article Goal This article provides an overview of the changes in DSM-5 and a review of how DSM-5 relates to ICD-10-CM. Learning Objectives At the end of this article, readers should be able to: 1. Describe the relationship of DSM-5 and ICD-10-CM. 2. Recognize how DSM-5 can translate into changes in clinical practice. 3. Analyze how changes occurring in mental health might impact mental health records, regulatory policies, and reimbursement models. Target Audience This continuing medical education activity is intended for psychiatrists, psychologists, primary care physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals who seek to improve their care for patients with mental health disorders. Credit Information CME Credit (Physicians): This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of CME Outfitters, LLC, and Psychiatric Times. CME Outfitters, LLC, is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. CME Outfitters designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Note to Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants: AANPCP and AAPA accept certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Disclosure Declaration It is the policy of CME Outfitters, LLC, to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of their CME/CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CME/CE activity. CME Outfitters, LLC, has evaluated, identified, and attempted to resolve any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer-review process. The following information is for participant information only. It is not assumed that these relationships will have a negative impact on the presentations. Ihsan Salloum, MD, MPH, reports that he receives grant support from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes, MD, MBA, has no disclosures to report. Lloyd I. Sederer, MD (peer/content reviewer), reports that he receives grant support from the National Institute of Mental Health and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine.