R46.81

Approximate Synonyms

• Compulsive behavior

• Obsessive compulsive behavior

Clinical Information

• An uncontrollable urge to say or do something without an obvious reason. A person may repeat a behavior, such as hand-washing, over and over.

• Performing an act persistently and repetitively without leading to reward or pleasure; usually a small, circumscribed behavior, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing; examples of compulsive behavior include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc.

• The behavior of performing an act persistently and repetitively without it leading to reward or pleasure. The act is usually a small, circumscribed behavior, almost ritualistic, yet not pathologically disturbing. Examples of compulsive behavior include twirling of hair, checking something constantly, not wanting pennies in change, straightening tilted pictures, etc.

Details

• R46.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM R46.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R46.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 R46.81 may differ.