F68.1 — Factitious disorder imposed on self
Is F68.1 billable?
No — F68.1 is a non-billable header code. F68.1 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 4 billable codes beneath F68.1.
Billable codes under this header
- F68.10Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified
- F68.11Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms
- F68.12Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
- F68.13Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms
F68.1 at a glance
| Code | F68.1 |
|---|---|
| Description | Factitious disorder imposed on self |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Excludes2 — not included here
The conditions below are not part of F68.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, F68.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to F68.1.
- Compensation neurosis
- Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
- Hospital hopper syndrome
- Münchausen's syndrome
- Peregrinating patient
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 5
The conditions below are not part of F68.1, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, F68.1 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
What codes fall under F68.1? (4)
- F68.10Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified
- F68.11Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms
- F68.12Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
- F68.13Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms
How long has F68.1 existed?
F68.1 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2019Factitious disorderFactitious disorder imposed on self
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.