Other specific personality disorders

This code signifies a personality disorder that does not fit the criteria for a more specific, named personality disorder (e.g., paranoid, schizoid, borderline) but still presents with pervasive, inflexible, and maladaptive patterns of inner experience and behavior. These patterns deviate significantly from cultural expectations, are enduring, and cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Use this code when a patient exhibits a distinct and persistent personality disorder that cannot be classified under any other specific F60.x category, and the clinician has documented the specific features that define this "other" type. Documentation should clearly outline the enduring maladaptive traits and their impact on the individual's life, ruling out other specified personality disorders.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "other specified personality disorder" or provides sufficient detail to preclude more specific F60 codes.
• Avoid using this code as a default; always attempt to code to the highest level of specificity first.
• Differentiate from F60.9 (Personality disorder, unspecified) which is used when the type of personality disorder is not documented.