Is ICD-10-CM code F63 billable?

No, F63 (Impulse disorders) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code F63 belong to?

F63 belongs to Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: F01–F99 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders).

F63Not billable, use a more specific code below

Impulse disorders

In Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69), chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

7 billable codes under F63: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

Instructional notes

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

habitual excessive use of alcohol or psychoactive substances (F10-F19)
impulse disorders involving sexual behavior (F65.-)

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers psychological pain disorders, substance use, abuse, dependence and remission, factitious disorder including Munchausen by proxy, and dementia severity.

Pain disorders related to psychological factors (page 43)
Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (page 43)
Factitious Disorder (page 44)
Dementia (page 45)

Read Section I.C.5 (page 43)

All codes under F63

F63 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

F63 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under F63 group to MS-DRG 883, 886, or 884 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

DRG 883 Disorders of Personality and Impulse Control (4 of 7 codes)
DRG 886 Behavioral and Developmental Disorders (2 of 7 codes)
DRG 884 Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability (1 of 7 codes)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Mental Disorders

Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen over a short period of time or come and go. Some can be chronic (long-lasting). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day..

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.