ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F68.1
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F68.1
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
- person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5)
Inclusion Terms
- Compensation neurosis
- Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
- Hospital hopper syndrome
- Münchausen's syndrome
- Peregrinating patient
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code F68.1 (Factitious disorder imposed on self)
ICD-10-CM code F68.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F68.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F68.1 - Factitious disorder imposed on self. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Factitious disorder imposed on self.