ICD-Code F63.2: Pathological stealing [kleptomania]
You have a recurring urge to steal things.
It is typically very difficult to control this urge. You do not steal because you need something or want to own it. You steal because the internal urge is so strong at that precise moment. Before stealing something, this urge is usually accompanied by an internal sense of tension. This tension is then released as soon as you have stolen something. You may also feel excitement or relief.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
The explanation of the ICD code was provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
