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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Borderline Personality Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Borderline Personality Disorder

F60.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for borderline personality disorder includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Borderline Type
emotionally unstable personality disorder
explosive personality disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Borderline Personality Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Borderline Personality Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F60.3 for borderline personality disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Borderline Personality Disorder

Billable Code
F60.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Patient exhibits ≥5 DSM-5 criteria for BPD.
coding:
  • Avoid using F60.3 if only traits are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Borderline Type

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the full criteria for BPD to avoid misclassification.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F32.9

Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

Use for comorbid depression with BPD.

R45.851

Suicidal ideation

Use when there is active self-harm risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Borderline Personality Disorder?

The ICD-10 code for Borderline Personality Disorder is F60.3. It requires documentation of at least five DSM-5 criteria for accurate coding.

Can F60.3 be used for borderline traits?

No, F60.3 should not be used for borderline traits. Use Z73.1 for traits unless full BPD criteria are met.

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