2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F63Impulse disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F63

ICD-10-CM F63
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for impulse disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F63.0, F63.1, F63.2, and F63.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F63
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Impulse disorders
Chapter
F60-F69
Disorders of adult personality and behavior

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behavior
CategoryF63Impulse disorders
This CodeF63Impulse disorders

Specific Coding for Impulse disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like F63 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F63.0 for Pathological gambling

  • Use F63.1 for Pyromania

  • Use F63.2 for Kleptomania

  • Use F63.3 for Trichotillomania

  • F63.8 for Other impulse disorders

  • Use F63.81 for Intermittent explosive disorder

  • Use F63.89 for Other impulse disorders

  • Use F63.9 for Impulse disorder, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Type 2 Excludes

  • habitual excessive use of alcohol or psychoactive substances F10 F19
  • impulse disorders involving sexual behavior F65

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Mental Disorders

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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 F63Overview

Is F63 (Impulse disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for impulse disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for impulse disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as F63.0, F63.1, and F63.2.