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F68.1Factitious disorder imposed on self

ICD-10-CM category (non-billable header) code — part of Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69)

Code Details

BillableNo — use a more specific child code
ChapterChapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
SectionDisorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69)
Parent codeF68 — Other disorders of adult personality and behavior

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Compensation neurosis
  • Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
  • Hospital hopper syndrome
  • Münchausen's syndrome
  • Peregrinating patient

Excludes2 (not part of this condition — may code both)

  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5)

Subcategories (4)

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