F60.3 – Borderline Personality Disorder
Explore the ICD-10-CM code F60.3, Borderline Personality Disorder, its clinical implications, and its relevance in healthcare billing and treatment.
By Wynona Jugueta on Feb 29, 2024.
Fact Checked by Ericka Pingol.
F60.3 Diagnosis Code: Borderline Personality Disorder
- F60.3 is the ICD-10-CM code used for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
- BPD is a severe mental disorder marked by ongoing instability in moods, behavior, self-image, and functioning.
- Symptoms often result in impulsive actions and relationship problems.
- Individuals with BPD may experience intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety that can last from a few hours to days.
- Individuals with BPD may also have high rates of co-occurring disorders like depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and eating disorders.
Is F60.3 Billable?
Yes, F60.3 is a billable code. This code can be used for reimbursement when diagnosing and treating patients with Borderline Personality Disorder. However, using the code for billing may depend on the specifics of the patient's insurance policy or the healthcare provider's guidelines.
Clinical Information
- BPD usually begins in early adulthood.
- The disorder occurs in various contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of nine criteria, such as frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, unstable relationships, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and recurrent suicidal behavior.
- BPD is more common in females than in males.
- Treatment may involve psychotherapy (such as dialectical behavior therapy), medications, or hospitalization if symptoms are severe.
Synonyms Include
- Borderline Type Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder
- BPD
- Emotional Regulation Disorder
- Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder, Borderline Type
Other ICD-10 Codes Commonly Used for Borderline Personality
- F60.1: Histrionic Personality Disorder
- F60.2: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- F60.4: Histrionic Personality Disorder
- F60.5: Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- F60.6: Avoidant Personality Disorder
- F60.7: Dependent Personality Disorder
- F60.9: Personality Disorder, Unspecified
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Commonly asked questions
Symptoms include emotional instability, impulsivity, unstable relationships, fear of abandonment, and recurrent suicidal behavior.
Diagnosis typically involves a detailed patient history and comprehensive psychiatric evaluation by a healthcare provider.
Treatment often includes psychotherapy (like dialectical behavior therapy), medications, or hospitalization for severe symptoms.
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