F68.1
Non-billableFactitious disorder imposed on self
F68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Factitious disorder imposed on self. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F68.10 for billing.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
The patient feigns symptoms repeatedly for no obvious reason and may even inflict self-harm in order to produce symptoms or signs. The motivation is obscure and presumably internal with the aim of adopting the sick role. The disorder is often combined with marked disorders of personality and relationships.
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are mental disorders? Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen over a short period of time or come and go. Some can be chronic (long-lasting). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day.. What are some types of mental disorders? There are many different types of mental disorders. Some common ones…
Read more about Mental Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Compensation neurosis
- •Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
- •Hospital hopper syndrome
- •Münchausen's syndrome
- •Peregrinating patient
Excludes2 — not included here
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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