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Z76.5Malingerer [conscious simulation]

ICD-10-CM billable/specific code — part of Persons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)

Code Details

BillableYes
ChapterChapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services (Z00-Z99)
SectionPersons encountering health services in other circumstances (Z69-Z76)
Parent codeZ76 — Persons encountering health services in other circumstances

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

  • Person feigning illness (with obvious motivation)

Excludes1 (never code both together)

  • factitious disorder (F68.1-, F68.A)
  • peregrinating patient (F68.1-)
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