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📋Overview
Catatonia is a neuropsychiatric syndrome characterized by abnormal motor behavior and disturbances in movement and speech. It is considered a syndrome rather than a standalone disorder and is most commonly associated with psychiatric conditions such as mood disorders and schizophrenia, as well as medical and neurological illnesses. The term 'catatonia' is still current and widely used in clinical practice.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0007398ICD-10-CM
F06.1
MeSH
D002389
SNOMED CT (US)
247917007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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