2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F63.0Pathological gambling
ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F63
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
F63.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pathological gambling. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as compulsive gambling. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Miscellaneous mental and behavioral disorders/conditions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Compulsive gambling
- Gambling disorder predominantly offline
- Gambling disorder predominantly online
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Compulsive gambling
- Gambling disorder
Type 1 Excludes
- gambling and betting NOS Z72.6
Type 2 Excludes
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Betting and gambling - Z72.6
- pathological (compulsive) - F63.0
- gambling - F63.0
- Disorder (of) - See Also: Disease;
- gambling - F63.0
- pathological (compulsive) - F63.0
- Pathologic, pathological - See Also: condition;
- gambling - F63.0
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Betting and gambling
- pathological (compulsive)
- Compulsion, compulsive
- gambling
- Disorder(of)
- gambling
- Gambling
- pathological (compulsive)
- Pathologic, pathological
- gambling
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Pathological Gambling
a disorder characterized by a preoccupation with gambling and the excitement that gambling with increasing risk provides. pathological gamblers are unable to cut back on their gambling, despite the fact that it may lead them to lie, steal, or lose a significant relationship, job, or educational opportunity.
Patient EducationClinical
Compulsive Gambling
Many people enjoy gambling, whether it's betting on a horse or playing poker on the Internet. Most people who gamble don't have a problem, but some lose control of their gambling. Signs of problem gambling include :
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Convert F63.0 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About F63.0Overview
Is F63.0 (Impulse disorders) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pathological gambling on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F63.0?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pathological gambling converts to ICD-9-CM 312.31 (pathological gambling). The mapping is a direct match.
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.
