ICD10-PCS Terms for Mental Health section
Biofeedback
Provision of information from the monitoring and regulating of physiological processes in conjunction with cognitive-behavioral techniques to improve patient functioning or well-being
- Includes EEG, blood pressure, skin temperature or peripheral blood flow, ECG, electrooculogram, EMG, respirometry or capnometry, GSR/EDR, perineometry to monitor/regulate bowel/bladder activity, electrogastrogram to monitor/regulate gastric motility
Counseling
The application of psychological methods to treat an individual with normal developmental issues and psychological problems in order to increase function, improve well-being, alleviate distress, maladjustment or resolve crises
Crisis Intervention
Treatment of a traumatized, acutely disturbed or distressed individual for the purpose of short-term stabilization
- Includes defusing, debriefing, counseling, psychotherapy and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies
Electroconvulsive Therapy
The application of controlled electrical voltages to treat a mental health disorder
- Includes appropriate sedation and other preparation of the individual
Family Psychotherapy
Treatment that includes one or more family members of an individual with a mental health disorder by behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or psychophysiological means to improve functioning or well-being
Explanation: Remediation of emotional or behavioral problems presented by one or more family members in cases where psychotherapy with more than one family member is indicated
Group Psychotherapy
Treatment of two or more individuals with a mental health disorder by behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or psychophysiological means to improve functioning or well-being
Hypnosis
Induction of a state of heightened suggestibility by auditory, visual and tactile techniques to elicit an emotional or behavioral response
Individual Psychotherapy
Treatment of an individual with a mental health disorder by behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, psychodynamic or psychophysiological means to improve functioning or well-being
Light Therapy
Application of specialized light treatments to improve functioning or well-being
Medication Management
Monitoring and adjusting the use of medications for the treatment of a mental health disorder
Narcosynthesis
Administration of intravenous barbiturates in order to release suppressed or repressed thoughts
Psychological Tests
The administration and interpretation of standardized psychological tests and measurement instruments for the assessment of psychological function
Behavioral
Primarily to modify behavior
- Includes modeling and role playing, positive reinforcement of target behaviors, response cost, and training of self-management skills
Cognitive
Primarily to correct cognitive distortions and errors
Cognitive-Behavioral
Combining cognitive and behavioral treatment strategies to improve functioning
Explanation: Maladaptive responses are examined to determine how cognitions relate to behavior patterns in response to an event. Uses learning principles and information-processing models
Developmental
Age-normed developmental status of cognitive, social and adaptive behavior skills
Intellectual and Psychoeducational
Intellectual abilities, academic achievement and learning capabilities (including behaviors and emotional factors affecting learning
Interactive
Uses primarily physical aids and other forms of non-oral interaction with a patient who is physically, psychologically or developmentally unable to use ordinary language for communication
- Includes. the use of toys in symbolic play
Interpersonal
Helps an individual make changes in interpersonal behaviors to reduce psychological dysfunction
- Includes exploratory techniques, encouragement of affective expression, clarification of patient statements, analysis of communication patterns, use of therapy relationship and behavior change techniques
Neurobehavioral and Cognitive Status
Includes neurobehavioral status exam, interview(s), and observation for the clinical assessment of thinking, reasoning and judgment, acquired knowledge, attention, memory, visual spatial abilities, language functions, and planning
Neuropsychological
Thinking, reasoning and judgment, acquired knowledge, attention, memory, visual spatial abilities, language functions, planning
Personality and Behavioral
Mood, emotion, behavior, social functioning, psychopathological conditions, personality traits and characteristics
Psychoanalysis
Methods of obtaining a detailed account of past and present mental and emotional experiences to determine the source and eliminate or diminish the undesirable effects of unconscious conflicts
Explanation: Accomplished by making the individual aware of their existence, origin, and inappropriate expression in emotions and behavior
Psychodynamic
Exploration of past and present emotional experiences to understand motives and drives using insight-oriented techniques to reduce the undesirable effects of internal conflicts on emotions and behavior
Explanation: Techniques include empathetic listening, clarifying self-defeating behavior patterns, and exploring adaptive alternatives
Psychophysiological
Monitoring and alteration of physiological processes to help the individual associate physiological reactions combined with cognitive and behavioral strategies to gain improved control of these processes to help the individual cope more effectively
Supportive
Formation of therapeutic relationship primarily for providing emotional support to prevent further deterioration in functioning during periods of particular stress
Explanation: Often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches
Vocational
Exploration of vocational interests, aptitudes and required adaptive behavior skills to develop and carry out a plan for achieving a successful vocational placement
- Includes enhancing work related adjustment and/or pursuing viable options in training education or preparation