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R45.87

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Impulsiveness

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A symptom characterized by acting without thinking or difficulty controlling sudden urges to act, often without considering consequences.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code when impulsiveness is documented as a presenting symptom or concern, not as part of a diagnosed disorder
  • •Do not use this code if the impulsiveness is better explained by a specific mental health diagnosis like ADHD or bipolar disorder

Code Hierarchy

└R45Symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.8Other symptoms and signs involving emotional state└R45.87Impulsiveness
└R45.87Impulsiveness

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