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ICD-10 Coding for Cluster B Personality Disorders(F60.3, F60.2)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Cluster B Personality Disorders. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Dramatic Personality DisordersEmotional Personality Disorders

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Cluster B Personality Disorders

F60.2-F60.81Primary Range

ICD-10 codes for specific Cluster B personality disorders

This range includes specific codes for antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
F60.3Borderline Personality DisorderUse when DSM-5 criteria for borderline personality disorder are met.
  • Meets ≥5 DSM-5 criteria
  • Documented pattern over ≥2 years
F60.2Antisocial Personality DisorderUse when criteria for antisocial personality disorder are met.
  • Documented history of conduct disorder before age 15
  • Persistent disregard for others' rights

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for borderline personality disorder

Essential facts and insights about Cluster B Personality Disorders

The ICD-10 code for borderline personality disorder is F60.3, requiring documentation of DSM-5 criteria.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for cluster brother personality disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Patient exhibits ≥5 DSM-5 criteria for borderline PD.

Applicable To

  • Chronic feelings of emptiness
  • Recurrent self-harm

Excludes

  • Personality traits without disorder

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Meets ≥5 DSM-5 criteria
  • Documented pattern over ≥2 years

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misclassification as traits

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies DSM-5 criteria met.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Accentuation of traits

Z73.1
Use when traits are present but do not meet full disorder criteria.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

F60.81
Focus on grandiosity and need for admiration.

Borderline Personality Disorder

F60.3
Focus on emotional instability and self-harm.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Cluster B Personality Disorders to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code F60.3.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific DSM-5 criteria., Clarify if traits meet disorder criteria.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Reduces specificity of health data.

Mitigation Strategy

Always use specific codes like F60.3 for borderline PD.

Impact

Using unspecified codes increases audit risk.

Mitigation Strategy

Use specific codes and document DSM-5 criteria.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Cluster B Personality Disorders, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Cluster B Personality Disorders

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Cluster B Personality Disorders. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Psychiatric Evaluation

Specialty: Psychiatry

Required Elements

  • Specific PD type
  • DSM-5 criteria met
  • Functional impact

Example Documentation

Diagnosis: Borderline Personality Disorder (F60.3). Patient meets DSM-5 criteria with chronic feelings of emptiness and recurrent self-harm.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Patient shows borderline traits.
Good Documentation Example
Patient meets DSM-5 criteria for borderline PD: chronic emptiness, recurrent self-harm.
Explanation
The good example specifies DSM-5 criteria, providing clear diagnostic support.

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