F68.1 – Factitious disorder imposed on self
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of adult personality and behavior
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:
- F68.10 – Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecifiedBillable
- F68.11 – Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptomsBillable
- F68.12 – Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptomsBillable
- F68.13 – Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptomsBillable
Notes for F68.1
Applicable to:
- Compensation neurosis
- Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
- Hospital hopper syndrome
- Münchausen's syndrome
- Peregrinating patient
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.