F63.8

Non-billable

Other impulse disorders

F63.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other impulse disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F63.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F63
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Other kinds of persistently repeated maladaptive behaviour that are not secondary to a recognized psychiatric syndrome, and in which it appears that the patient is repeatedly failing to resist impulses to carry out the behaviour. There is a prodromal period of tension with a feeling of release at the time of the act.

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are 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.. What are some types of mental disorders? There are many different types of mental disorders. Some common ones…

Read more about Mental Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F63.8?
F63.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other impulse disorders". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F63.8 a billable code?
No — F63.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F63.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F63.8?
F63.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including F63.81, F63.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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