F68.1 – Factitious disorder imposed on self

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of adult personality and behavior

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F68.1
Code
F68.1 (claims format: F681)
Description
Factitious disorder imposed on self
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block
F60-F69 Disorders of adult personality and behavior
Parent codes
F68

Billable codes under F68.1

F68.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for F68.1

Applicable to:
  • Compensation neurosis
  • Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
  • Hospital hopper syndrome
  • Münchausen's syndrome
  • Peregrinating patient
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5)

Related codes in F68

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F68.1?

F68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for factitious disorder imposed on self, in the block F60-F69 (Disorders of adult personality and behavior).

Is F68.1 a billable code?

No. F68.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does F68.1 belong to?

It belongs to category F68 – Other disorders of adult personality and behavior.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.