Unspecified disorder of adult personality and behavior (F69)

The ICD-10 code F69 is used to identify cases of unspecified disorders of adult personality and behavior when a more specific diagnosis is not established. It covers adult individuals showing changes or issues related to personality and behavior without clear categorization into defined personality disorders.

This code applies to clinical situations where patients exhibit symptoms such as alterations in personality or behaviors that do not fit into other specific personality disorder categories. Commonly referenced synonyms linked with F69 include "PHIP-related behavioral problems," "intellectual disability," "obesity," "dysmorphic features syndrome," and simply a "change in personality," helping to clarify its use in complex cases. For medical coders and healthcare providers, ICD-10 code F69 is essential when documenting unspecified personality-related conditions to ensure proper classification and facilitate treatment planning when symptoms are ambiguous or not yet fully diagnosed.