📋Overview
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. It is characterized by persistent psychological distress following trauma. PTSD is the modern preferred term for this condition, replacing older or less specific labels such as 'shell shock' or 'combat fatigue.'
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0038436ICD-10-CM
F43.1F43.10
MeSH
D013313
SNOMED CT (US)
47505003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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