Impulse disorders (F63) ICD-10-CM
The F63 code range covers impulse disorders with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
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.
Codes in the F63 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F63 range.
Trichotillomania
Compulsion to pull out one's hair.
About the F63 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section F63 covers impulse disorders, conditions characterized by difficulty resisting urges that can lead to harmful behaviors. These codes are specifically used to classify various impulse control issues such as pathological gambling, pyromania, kleptomania, and trichotillomania.
This section includes codes like F63.0 for pathological gambling—also known as compulsive gambling or gambling disorder whether offline or online. F63.1 identifies pyromania, which involves repeated firesetting or destructive behavior toward property. F63.2 is for kleptomania, the uncontrollable urge to steal, and F63.3 covers trichotillomania, habitual hair-pulling. Other impulse disorders are grouped under F63.8 and its subcodes, including intermittent explosive disorder (F63.81) marked by sudden aggressive outbursts. The code F63.89 captures less common behaviors such as compulsive knuckle-biting or gaming disorder. When the specific impulse disorder is unclear, F63.9 is used as an unspecified category. These codes help medical professionals and coders pinpoint and document distinct impulse control problems accurately, facilitating better diagnosis and treatment planning.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F63 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F63 range classify?
The range classifies impulse disorders. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
