Examples of How to Record Results of a DSM-IV
Multiaxial Evaluation
Example 1:
Axis I | 296.23 Major Depressive Disorder, Single Episode,
Severe Without Psychotic Features |
Axis II | 301.6 Dependent Personality Disorder Frequent use
of denial |
Axis III | None |
Axis IV | Threat of job loss |
Axis V | GAF = 35 (current) |
Example 2:
Axis I | 300.4 Dysthymic Disorder |
Axis II | V71.09 No diagnosis |
Axis III | 382.9 Otitis media, recurrent |
Axis IV | Victim of child neglect |
Axis V | GAF = 53 (current) |
Example 3:
Axis I | 293.83 Mood Disorder Due to Hypothyroidism, With
Depressive Features |
Axis II | V71.09 No diagnosis |
Axis III | 244.9 Hypothyroidism 365.23 Chronic angle-closure glaucoma |
Axis IV | None |
Axis V | GAF = 45 (on admission) GAF=65 (current) |
Example 4:
Axis I | V61.10 Partner Relational Problem |
Axis II | V71.09 No diagnosis |
Axis III | None |
Axis IV | Unemployment |
Axis V | GAF = 83 (last year) |