F68.1

Non-billable

Factitious 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F68
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

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.

Includes

  • 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)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F68.1?
F68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Factitious disorder imposed on self". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F68.1 a billable code?
No — F68.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F68.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F68.1?
F68.1 has 4 more specific child codes, including F68.10, F68.11, F68.12.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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