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Compare/F63.3 vs F98.4

F63.3 vs F98.4

F63.3 (Trichotillomania) compared with F98.4 (Stereotyped movement disorders), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. F63.3 carries an Excludes2 note covering F98.4: “other stereotyped movement disorder (F98.4)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Yes, when both are documented. F98.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering F63.3: “hair plucking (F63.3)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Yes, when both are documented. F98.4 carries an Excludes2 note covering F63.3: “trichotillomania (F63.3)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

F63.3TrichotillomaniaF98.4Stereotyped movement disorders
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
DefinitionTrichotillomania is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F63.3).Stereotyped movement disorders is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F98.4).
Includes
Hair plucking
Stereotype/habit disorder

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources