Diagnostic criteria for 296.4x Bipolar I Disorder, Most Recent Episode Manic
(cautionary statement)  

 A. Currently (or most recently) in a Manic Episode. 

B. There has previously been at least one Major Depressive Episode, Manic Episode, or Mixed Episode. 

C. The mood episodes in Criteria A and B are not better accounted for by Schizoaffective Disorder and are not superimposed on Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform Disorder, Delusional Disorder, or Psychotic Disorder Not Otherwise Specified. 

Specify (for current or most recent episode): 

Severity/Psychotic/Remission Specifiers  
With Catatonic Features  
With Postpartum Onset 

Specify: 

Longitudinal Course Specifiers (With and Without Interepisode Recovery)  
With Seasonal Pattern (applies only to the pattern of Major Depressive Episodes)  
With Rapid Cycling