NPI Atlas

F63.8 – Other impulse disorders

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of adult personality and behavior

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F63.8

Code: F63.8 (claims format: F638)
Description: Other impulse disorders
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F60-F69 Disorders of adult personality and behavior
Parent codes: F63

Billable codes under F63.8

F63.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

F63.81 – Intermittent explosive disorderBillable
F63.89 – Other impulse disordersBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

F63 – Impulse disorders

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Related codes in F63

F63.0 – Pathological gamblingBillable
F63.1 – PyromaniaBillable
F63.2 – KleptomaniaBillable
F63.3 – TrichotillomaniaBillable
F63.9 – Impulse disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F63.8?

F63.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other impulse disorders, in the block F60-F69 (Disorders of adult personality and behavior).

Is F63.8 a billable code?

No. F63.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does F63.8 belong to?

It belongs to category F63 – Impulse disorders.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.