F63.2 ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM code F63.2 describes pathological stealing [kleptomania]. Recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use. It is a billable, specific code valid for claim submission. It is grouped under the “Personality & Impulse-Control Disorders” section of the mental, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental disorders chapter.

When to use F63.2

These codes report enduring personality patterns and impulse-control disorders such as borderline, antisocial, and intermittent explosive disorder. Code the specific disorder when the criteria are met. For F63.2 specifically, recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use.

Documentation & billing

Document the enduring pattern and its functional impact. Distinguish a clinical disorder such as OCD (F42) from the corresponding personality disorder such as OCPD (F60.5).

Common pitfalls

• Confusing obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42) with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (F60.5).
• Using unspecified personality disorder when a specific type is documented.
• Coding impulse-control behavior under a conduct or personality code when the criteria differ.

Common search terms for F63.2

Clinicians often look up F63.2 using plain-language terms. This code maps to:

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