Other Conditions That May Be a Focus of Clinical Attention
Reporting all the various disorders or conditions in the classification except fro the personality disorders and mental retardation (which should be recorded in Axis II)
If no axis I, then code V71.09 or deferred 799.9
Axis II
Personality Disorders
Mental Retardation
noting prominent maladaptive personality features and defense mechanisms
if principal diagnosis note (principal diagnosis) or (reason for visit) after axis II diagnosis