F63: ICD10 Code for Impulse disorders

F63 refers to Impulse disorders, a group of behavioral and psychological conditions that impact personality development, impulse control, identity, and interpersonal relationships. These diagnoses are used to describe enduring patterns of behavior and internal experience that differ markedly from cultural expectations.

Symptoms

• Rigid or maladaptive behavior patterns – Seen in F60 personality disorders
• Failure to resist impulses – Common in F63 disorders like kleptomania or pyromania
• Distress about one’s gender – Describes F64 gender identity disorders
• Sexual urges involving atypical objects or situations – Found in F65 paraphilias
• Sexual orientation conflicts or social stress – Linked to F66 disorders
• Factitious behaviors or exaggerated symptoms – Associated with F68
• Unclassified personality/behavior traits – Coded under F69

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Impulse disorders involves clinical interviews, personality inventories (like MMPI or SCID), behavioral observation, and in some cases, collateral information from family or caregivers. Duration, functional impact, and distress level are key criteria for diagnosis.

ICD10 Code Usage

ICD10 code F63 is used in psychiatry, psychology, forensic evaluations, and long-term behavioral care. It supports diagnosis documentation, treatment planning, insurance reimbursement, and cross-specialty coordination for complex behavioral presentations.

Related Codes

• F60 – Specific personality disorders
• F64 – Gender identity disorders
• F65 – Paraphilias
• F66 – Other sexual disorders
• F68 – Other disorders of adult personality and behavior
• F69 – Unspecified disorder of adult personality and behavior

FAQs

Q1: What is ICD10 code F63?
A: It classifies Impulse disorders, a group of adult behavioral and personality-related disorders with persistent psychological and social consequences.

Q2: Are these conditions permanent?
A: They may be long-lasting but are manageable with therapy, support, and, in some cases, medication or behavioral interventions.

Q3: How are impulse and personality disorders different?
A: Personality disorders involve enduring traits; impulse disorders are episodic and behavior-focused.

Q4: What’s included under paraphilias (F65)?
A: Diagnoses like voyeurism, exhibitionism, fetishism, and other atypical sexual preferences that cause distress or harm.

Q5: Who treats these conditions?
A: Psychiatrists, psychologists, behavioral therapists, and in some cases, forensic or sexual health specialists.

Conclusion

ICD10 code F63 helps classify and manage Impulse disorders, supporting consistent treatment across healthcare settings, reducing stigma, and guiding research into adult behavioral and personality-related disorders.