The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5) is the standard classification of mental disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association and used by mental health professionals in the United States to determine diagnoses. For billing purposes, the ICD-10-CM is the required diagnostic code set.  

For more information and resources on billing using ICD-10-CM, visit the APA Practice Organization’s section on Diagnostic Coding and ICD-10-CM. 

For DSM-5 resources or to purchase the DSM-5, visit the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5 website. 

Related CE courses from APA: 

• Diagnoses with DSM-5 and ICD
• Understanding the ICD-10-CM: Practical Concepts and Considerations in the DSM-5 Crossover
• Understanding the DSM-5 and the ICD: What Every Practitioner Needs to Know