ICD-Code F63.3: Trichotillomania
You have a recurring urge to pull out your own hair.
It is usually very difficult to control this urge. Before engaging in hair-pulling, this urge is typically accompanied by an internal sense of tension. This tension is temporarily released as soon as the hair is pulled out. You may then experience feelings of excitement or relief. Pulling out your hair can also result in visible hair loss.
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
Further information
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
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).
