Avoidant personality disorder. F60.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
When normal personality traits become inflexible and maladaptive, causing subjective distress or impaired social functioning, they can be considered disorders. Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
Borderline personality disorder. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. F60.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM F60.3 became effective on October 1, 2018.
F60.8 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM F60.8 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Personality disorders are long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that cause serious problems with relationships and work. People with personality disorders have difficulty dealing with everyday stresses and problems.
A diverse category of psychiatric disorders characterized by behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture; this pattern of deviation is pervasive and inflexible and is stable over time. The behavioral pattern negatively interferes with relationships and work.
(dsm-iv) A serious mental illness marked by unstable moods and impulsive behavior.
Clinical Information. A disorder characterized by an enduring pattern of unstable self-image and mood together with volatile interpersonal relationships, self-damaging impulsivity, recurrent suicidal threats or gestures and/or self-mutilating behavior.