Z76.5

Billable

Malingerer [conscious simulation]

Z76.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Malingerer [conscious simulation]. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
Z00-Z99
Parent
Z76
Edition
FY2026

Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services

Includes

  • Person feigning illness (with obvious motivation)

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code Z76.5?
Z76.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Malingerer [conscious simulation]". It falls under Z00-Z99 Factors influencing health status and contact with health services.
Is Z76.5 a billable code?
Yes — Z76.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from Z76.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): factitious disorder (F68.1-, F68.A); peregrinating patient (F68.1-).

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

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