Impulse disorder, unspecified

This code represents an unspecified impulse control disorder, characterized by difficulties resisting an urge or impulse to perform an act that is harmful to oneself or others. These disorders involve repetitive behaviors that are often preceded by increasing tension and followed by a sense of relief or pleasure, but without a specific diagnosis of a recognized impulse control disorder.

Use this code when documentation indicates an impulse control disorder but lacks sufficient detail to assign a more specific code (e.g., kleptomania, pyromania, intermittent explosive disorder). This code is appropriate when the clinician has diagnosed an impulse control disorder but the specific type is not yet determined or clearly documented.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific impulse control disorder (e.g., F63.0, F63.1, F63.81) is documented.
• Query the provider for clarification if the documentation suggests a specific impulse control disorder but uses vague terminology.
• This code should be used as a last resort when no other specific impulse control disorder code can be assigned.