U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

F68.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Factitious disorder imposed on self

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

F68.1

Factitious disorder imposed on self

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where F68.1 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 5

    Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69)

  3. 3

    Category F68

    Other disorders of adult personality and behavior

  4. 4

    Code F68.1

    Factitious disorder imposed on self

More specific choices

Codes under F68.1

F68.1 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

F68.10

Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified

F68.11

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms

F68.12

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms

F68.13

Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Compensation neurosis
  • Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
  • Hospital hopper syndrome
  • Münchausen's syndrome
  • Peregrinating patient

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for F68.1.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F68.1.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for F68.1.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code F68.1 mean?

F68.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Factitious disorder imposed on self.”

Is F68.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. F68.1 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is F68.1 located in ICD-10-CM?

F68.1 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69) (F60–F69), under category F68, Other disorders of adult personality and behavior.

What coding notes are listed for F68.1?

Its listed inclusion terms are Compensation neurosis; Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons; Hospital hopper syndrome; Münchausen's syndrome; Peregrinating patient. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: factitial dermatitis (L98.1); person feigning illness (with obvious motivation) (Z76.5).

Keep exploring

Related F68 codes

F68.8

Other specified disorders of adult personality and behavior

F68.A

Factitious disorder imposed on another

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