Disorders of adult personality and behavior
ICD-10 Codes (38)
F63F63.0F63.1F63.2F63.3F63.8F63.81F63.89F63.9F64F64.0F64.1F64.2F64.8F64.9F65F65.0F65.1F65.2F65.3F65.4F65.5F65.50F65.51F65.52F65.8F65.81F65.89F65.9F66F68F68.1F68.10F68.11F68.12F68.13F68.8F69Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
New Codes (2)
Revised Codes (2)
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for F60-F69 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
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Range Overview
The ICD-10 category F60-F69, Disorders of adult personality and behavior, encompasses a range of mental health disorders that are typically chronic and affect the way individuals perceive, relate to and think about themselves and their environment. These codes are used to classify conditions such as specific personality disorders, gender identity disorders, habit and impulse disorders, and other specified disorders of adult personality and behavior.
Key Usage Points:
- •F60-F69 codes are used for patients with chronic mental health conditions that affect their personality and behavior.
- •These codes are not used for temporary mental health conditions or those caused by substance abuse.
- •The specific type of disorder must be documented for accurate coding.
- •Complications or comorbid conditions should be coded separately.
- •Always check for updates to the ICD-10 guidelines for these codes.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a patient has a diagnosed personality disorder.
- ✓When a patient has a diagnosed gender identity disorder.
- ✓When a patient has a diagnosed habit and impulse disorder.
- ✓When a patient has a diagnosed other specified disorder of adult personality and behavior.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When a patient has a temporary mental health condition.
- ✗When a patient's mental health condition is caused by substance abuse.
- ✗When a patient has a mental health condition not covered by F60-F69.
- ✗When a patient's mental health condition is undiagnosed.
Code Exclusions
Always verify exclusions before coding to ensure accuracy.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for F60-F69 should include the specific type of disorder, any complications or comorbid conditions, and the patient's progress and response to treatment. Documentation should be clear, concise, and specific.
Clinical Information:
- •Specific type of disorder
- •Complications or comorbid conditions
- •Patient's progress and response to treatment
- •Any changes in patient's condition or treatment plan
Supporting Evidence:
- •Clinical notes
- •Psychiatric evaluations
- •Treatment plans
- •Progress notes
Good Documentation Example:
Patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder. Patient is responding well to cognitive behavioral therapy. No changes in treatment plan.
Poor Documentation Example:
Patient has a personality disorder.
Common Documentation Errors:
- ⚠Not specifying the type of disorder
- ⚠Not documenting complications or comorbid conditions
- ⚠Not documenting the patient's progress and response to treatment
- ⚠Not documenting changes in the patient's condition or treatment plan
Range Statistics
Coding Complexity
The complexity of F60-F69 codes is considered medium because while the codes themselves are straightforward, they require specific documentation and can be affected by complications, comorbid conditions, changes in the patient's condition or treatment plan, and updates to the ICD-10 guidelines.
Key Factors:
- ▸Specificity of the disorder
- ▸Presence of complications or comorbid conditions
- ▸Changes in patient's condition or treatment plan
- ▸Updates to the ICD-10 guidelines
Specialty Focus
F60-F69 codes are primarily used by psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. They are also used by primary care providers when managing patients with chronic mental health conditions.
Primary Specialties:
Clinical Scenarios:
- • A patient diagnosed with borderline personality disorder.
- • A patient diagnosed with gender identity disorder.
- • A patient diagnosed with a habit and impulse disorder.
- • A patient diagnosed with another specified disorder of adult personality and behavior.
Resources & References
Resources for F60-F69 include the ICD-10 official guidelines, clinical reference sources, and educational materials. Always use the most current and reliable resources when coding.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
- World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
Clinical References:
- American Psychiatric Association
- National Institute of Mental Health
Educational Materials:
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can F60-F69 codes be used for temporary mental health conditions?
No, F60-F69 codes are used for chronic mental health conditions that affect the patient's personality and behavior. Temporary mental health conditions should be coded with F40-F48.