- F61
- Personality Disorders
Mixed and Other Personality Disorders (F61)
DSM-5-TR: Other Specified / Unspecified Personality Disorder
ICD-10-AM and DSM-5-TR may classify conditions differently. Refer to APA and WHO for complete diagnostic criteria.
Key Facts
- ICD-10 RangeF60-F69
Overview
This category is used for personality disturbances that are often troublesome but do not demonstrate the specific pattern of symptoms required for any of the disorders described under F60. Includes mixed personality disorders with features of several types without a clear predominant pattern.
Classification Boundaries
Includes
- Mixed personality disorder
- Troublesome personality traits
Excludes1 (coded elsewhere)
- Accentuated personality traits (Z73.1)
Australian Clinical Context
Mixed personality presentations are common in Australian clinical practice. Treatment follows a formulation-based approach, drawing on the evidence base for the predominant personality features present.
Medicare (MBS) Pathways
Better Access to Mental Health Care
The primary Medicare pathway for mental health treatment in Australia. Requires a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) referral. Available for any clinically diagnosed mental disorder.
10 individual + 10 group sessions per calendar year
| Provider Type | MBS Items | Session Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychologist | 80000–80025 | Psychological therapy (higher rebate) |
| Registered Psychologist | 80100–80123 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Occupational Therapist | 80125–80145 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Social Worker | 80150–80175 | Focused psychological strategies |
| Psychiatrist | 291, 296–299, 300–308 | Psychiatric consultation |
GP referral items: 2700, 2701, 2715, 2717
Eligibility: Any clinically diagnosed mental disorder as defined by WHO ICD-10 Chapter V. Requires a GP or psychiatrist referral.
Exclusions:
- Intellectual disability (use Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorder pathway or specialist referral)
- Dementia and organic mental disorders (use specialist referral pathway)
- Tobacco use disorder
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Reference information sourced from MBS Online (mbsonline.gov.au). Item availability, rebates, and eligibility criteria may change. This is not billing advice — always verify current items before claiming. Last verified: April 2026.
Clinical Documentation Notes
Use when personality pathology is present but features of multiple specific personality disorders are present without one clearly predominating. If a predominant type can be identified, use the appropriate F60 code instead.
Related Assessment Tools
Other validated instruments commonly used alongside the Mixed and Other Personality Disorders (F61).
Related Diagnostic Codes
ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Mixed and Other Personality Disorders (F61).
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use F61 instead of F60?
Use F61 when personality disorder features are present from multiple categories (e.g., borderline, avoidant, and dependent traits) and no single type clearly predominates. If one type is clearly predominant, code that specific F60 subtype.
References
- World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
- American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.
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