F63.1
Pyromania
Applicable To
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Pathological fire-setting
Clinical Information
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A compulsion to set fires.
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A disorder characterized by a fascination with fire and recurrent episodes of fire setting during which the individual experiences a rising subjective sense of tension before the fire setting and a sense of gratification or relief when setting the fire. There is no ulterior motive such as monetary gain or the expression of political ideology) to the fire setting.
Details
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F63.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM F63.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F63.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 F63.1 may differ.