2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F60.3Borderline personality disorder

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F60

ICD-10-CM F60.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F60.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for borderline personality disorder. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Personality disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F60.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Borderline personality disorder
Short Description
Borderline personality disorder
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F60
Specific personality disorders

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behavior
CategoryF60Specific personality disorders
This CodeF60.3Borderline personality disorder

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Borderline personality disorder
  • Borderline personality disorder in remission
  • Character trait finding of anger control
  • Cluster B personality disorder
  • Emotionally unstable personality disorder
  • Explosive character
  • Kicking other person

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Aggressive personality (disorder)
  • Emotionally unstable personality disorder
  • Explosive personality (disorder)

Type 2 Excludes

  • antisocial personality disorder F60.2

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Borderline
      • personality
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • aggressive
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • borderline
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • emotional instability
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • explosive
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • labile
    • Disorder(of)
      • personality
        • unstable (emotional)
    • Emotionality, pathological
    • Excitability, abnormal, under minor stress(personality disorder)
    • Instability
      • emotional (excessive)
    • Instability
      • personality (emotional)
    • Personality(disorder)
      • aggressive
    • Personality(disorder)
      • borderline
    • Personality(disorder)
      • emotionally unstable
    • Personality(disorder)
      • explosive
    • Personality(disorder)
      • labile (emotional)
    • Personality(disorder)
      • unstable (emotional)
    • Quarrelsomeness

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD009
Personality disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

    a personality disorder marked by a pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts. (dsm-iv)

Patient EducationClinical

Personality Disorders

Your personality is your own way of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating to others. Once you become an adult, your personality usually doesn't change much.

The full article covers:

  • What is personality?
  • What are personality disorders?
  • What are the types of personality disorders?
  • What causes personality disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of personality disorders?
  • How are personality disorders diagnosed?
  • How are personality disorders treated?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F60.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
301.3 Explosive personality
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
301.83 Borderline personality
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F60.3Overview

Is F60.3 (Specific personality disorders) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report borderline personality disorder on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F60.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, borderline personality disorder converts to ICD-9-CM 301.3 (explosive personality) and 301.83 (borderline personality). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.