Total score for the GAD-7 used for office coding, as a part of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD-7).

GAD-7 Total. CDISC GAD0109

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GAD-7 Total

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Seven items, each of which is scored 0 to 3, providing a 0 to 21 severity score. The usual timeframe is last two weeks. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cutpoints for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. Though designed primarily as a screening and severity measure for generalized anxiety disorder, the GAD-7 also has moderately good operating characteristics for three other common anxiety disorders, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. When screening for anxiety disorders, a recommended cutpoint for further evaluation is a score of 10 or greater.

Total score for the GAD-7