To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F63 Impulse disorders apply?

Impulse disorders.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F63?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as medical condition contributing to the impulse disorder.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F63?

Pathological gambling, pathological fire-setting (pyromania), pathological stealing (kleptomania), trichotillomania.

Clinical Information

Impulse control disorders involve recurrent failure to resist impulses or urges to perform acts that are harmful to oneself or others, leading to significant distress or impairment in personal, social, or occupational functioning.

Additional Codes may apply