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F68.1

Factitious disorder imposed on self

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

F68F68.1

Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Section: F60-F69 - Disorders of adult personality and behavior

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

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

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

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

Specific Codes (4)

F68.10Billable

Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified

F68.11Billable

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms

F68.12Billable

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms

F68.13Billable

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms

Related Codes

F68.ABillable

Factitious disorder imposed on another

F68.8Billable

Other specified disorders of adult personality and behavior

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