ICD-10-CM code · FY2027

F68.1 Factitious disorder imposed on self

Header codeNot billable: use one of the 4 billable codes below

About F68.1

Code
F68.1
Billable
No, header
Short description
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Category
F68 Other disorders of adult personality and behavior
Block
F60-F69 Disorders of adult personality and behavior
Chapter
5 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Code set
FY2027, October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027

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Coding notes for F68.1

Applicable to Other names for conditions reported with this code.

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

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5)
Chapter 5 notes (apply to every code in it)

Includes Conditions this code covers.

  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2 Not part of this condition, but a patient can have both: report both codes when both apply.

  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Codes under F68.1 4

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ICD-10-CM FY2027 code set, as published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and CMS, effective October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. Codes, titles and notes are shown as published. Check payer rules and the official guidelines before billing. This page is not medical advice.