Explosive personality disorder

This code represents a personality disorder characterized by recurrent behavioral outbursts that are grossly out of proportion to the provocation or to any precipitating psychosocial stressors. These outbursts typically involve aggressive impulses, either verbal or physical, and result in significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of explosive personality disorder, often presenting with sudden, unprovoked, or disproportionate aggressive episodes. The patient's history should reflect a pattern of these outbursts, not attributable to other mental disorders, substance use, or general medical conditions.

• Ensure documentation specifies "explosive personality disorder" and not just general anger management issues.
• Differentiate from intermittent explosive disorder (IED), which is classified under impulse control disorders.
• Always review the entire medical record to rule out other underlying conditions that might better explain the patient's aggressive behaviors.