F60.3
Billable

Borderline personality disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Borderline personality disorder?

ICD-10-CM F60.3 is the diagnosis code for Borderline personality disorder. This code falls under the section "Disorders of adult personality and behavior" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F60.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Aggressive personality (disorder)
  • Emotionally unstable personality disorder
  • Explosive personality (disorder)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in F60.3. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • antisocial personality disorder (F60.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F60.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F60.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F60.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F60.3 mean?

F60.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Borderline personality disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F60.3?

The parent code of F60.3 is F60 ("Specific personality disorders"). F60.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F60.3 in?

F60.3 is located in Section F60-F69 — "Disorders of adult personality and behavior" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F60.3?

Use F60.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Borderline personality disorder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Borderline personality disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Borderline personality disorder is F60.3.

Can F60.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F60.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F60.3 in?

F60.3 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is F60.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, F60.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F60.3
Borderline personality disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F60-F69 — Disorders of adult personality and behavior
2026 ICD-10-CM