ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for pathological compulsive gambling
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Gambling › pathological (compulsive)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding pathological compulsive gambling
The ICD-10-CM code for pathological compulsive gambling is F63.0 (Pathological gambling).
Within F63 (impulse disorders), F63.0 is specifically for pathological gambling. Related codes cover Pyromania (F63.1), Kleptomania (F63.2), Trichotillomania (F63.3), other impulse disorders (F63.8) and impulse disorder, unspecified (F63.9).
Don't report F63.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: gambling and betting NOS (Z72.6).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of F63.0, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: excessive gambling by manic patients (F30, F31) and gambling in antisocial personality disorder (F60.2).
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for F63.0)
- gambling and betting NOS (Z72.6)
Common questions about pathological compulsive gambling ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for pathological compulsive gambling?
- F63.0 — Pathological gambling.
Is F63.0 billable?
- Yes. F63.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can F63.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F63.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is F63.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. F63.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.