ICD-10 Code F63.2 – Kleptomania (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F63.2 – Kleptomania
What it is
Kleptomania is a recurrent impulse-control disorder marked by a repeated inability to resist stealing items that are not needed for personal use or their monetary value.
Clinical signs
Typical features include rising tension before theft and relief or gratification afterward. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for associated distress, secrecy, and repeated, non-planned stealing.
When to use this code
Use F63.2 when the record documents kleptomania as the diagnosis, not just theft or shoplifting behavior. It applies when the clinician identifies an impulse-control disorder with compulsive stealing. If the note only describes legal or behavioral issues, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ordinary theft, malingering, antisocial behavior, or stealing explained by another mental disorder. Do not assign it when the chart does not clearly support kleptomania.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider explicitly documents kleptomania, since intent to steal alone is not enough.