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Obsessive-Compulsive & Related DSM-5 300.7 / ICD-11 6B21

Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

Preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are not observable or appear slight to others.

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Diagnostic Code DSM-5 300.7 / ICD-11 6B21
Clinical Category Obsessive-Compulsive & Related
Recommended Modalities ERP, Perceptual Retraining, CBT
Medicare Rebates $141.85 / session with MHTP
Practice Location Albion Park & Telehealth

Diagnostic Formulation

DSM-5 300.7 / ICD-11 6B21

Preoccupation with one or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are not observable or appear slight to others.

Core Clinical Symptoms & Presentations

Mirror checking or total mirror avoidance
Skin picking or excessive grooming
Camouflaging body parts

Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions

ERP for mirror checking
Perceptual retraining
Cognitive restructuring

Neurodiversity & ADHD Overlap Lenses

Prefrontal Cortex Scaffolding & Dopaminergic Nuances

Hyperfocus visual scrutiny can trigger hours of obsessive mirror examination.

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Consult with registered psychologist Sky Maree Steele to develop a tailored formulation and neuro-affirming treatment plan.

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Medicare Rebate (Item 80010): $141.85
Out-of-Pocket Gap: $118.15
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