📋Overview
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a chronic mental health condition characterized by intrusive, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) performed to reduce distress. It is classified as an anxiety-related disorder and is diagnosed based on clinical criteria. OCD is distinct from general anxiety disorders and involves specific patterns of obsessions and compulsions that cause significant distress or impairment.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0028768Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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