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Habit and Impulse Disorders (F63)

DSM-5-TR: Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders / Gambling 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 Range

F60-F69

Subcodes

6 subcodes

Australian Prevalence

Problem gambling affects approximately 0.5-1% of Australian adults. Australia has one of the highest per capita gambling losses globally. Trichotillomania affects approximately 1-3%.

Global Prevalence

Problem gambling affects approximately 0.5-3% of adults worldwide. Kleptomania prevalence approximately 0.3-0.6%.

Overview

Disorders of behaviour that are not classifiable under other categories. They are characterised by repeated acts that have no clear rational motivation, cannot be controlled by the individual, and generally harm the individual's own interests or those of others.

ICD-10-AM Subcodes

Code	Name	Description
F63.0	Pathological gambling	Frequent, repeated episodes of gambling that dominate lifestyle and lead to social, occupational, and financial impairment.
F63.1	Pathological fire-setting (pyromania)	Multiple acts of fire-setting without apparent motive, with persistent preoccupation with fire.
F63.2	Pathological stealing (kleptomania)	Repeated failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use or monetary gain.
F63.3	Trichotillomania	Noticeable hair loss due to recurrent failure to resist impulses to pull out one's hair.
F63.8	Other habit and impulse disorders	Other specified habit and impulse disorders including intermittent explosive disorder.
F63.9	Habit and impulse disorder, unspecified	Unspecified habit and impulse disorder.

F63.0—Frequent, repeated episodes of gambling that dominate lifestyle and lead to social, occupational, and financial impairment.

F63.1—Multiple acts of fire-setting without apparent motive, with persistent preoccupation with fire.

F63.2—Repeated failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use or monetary gain.

F63.3—Noticeable hair loss due to recurrent failure to resist impulses to pull out one's hair.

F63.8—Other specified habit and impulse disorders including intermittent explosive disorder.

F63.9—Unspecified habit and impulse disorder.

Classification Boundaries

Includes

Pathological gambling
Pyromania
Kleptomania
Trichotillomania
Intermittent explosive disorder

Excludes1 (coded elsewhere)

Gambling and betting NOS (Z72.6)
Stealing in context of conduct disorder (F91)
Excessive use of alcohol or drugs (F10-F19)

Australian Clinical Context

Pathological gambling is a significant issue in Australia, which has one of the highest gambling rates globally. State-based gambling help services and the national Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) provide support. Self-exclusion programs are available. Kleptomania and pyromania are managed through specialist psychological services.

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

Clinical Psychologist

80000–80025Psychological therapy (higher rebate)

Registered Psychologist

80100–80123Focused psychological strategies

Occupational Therapist

80125–80145Focused psychological strategies

Social Worker

80150–80175Focused psychological strategies

Psychiatrist

291, 296–299, 300–308Psychiatric 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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Clinical Documentation Notes

DSM-5-TR reclassified pathological gambling as "Gambling Disorder" under "Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders" (no longer impulse control). Trichotillomania is classified under OCD-related disorders in DSM-5-TR. Document the specific behaviour, frequency, consequences, and any associated distress.

Related Diagnostic Codes

ICD-10-AM diagnostic codes commonly associated with the Habit and Impulse Disorders (F63).

F60

Personality Disorders

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F42

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

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References

World Health Organization. ICD-10-AM.
American Psychiatric Association. DSM-5-TR. 2022.

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