F68.1
Header — not billableFactitious disorder imposed on self
The ICD-10 code for factitious disorder imposed on self is F68.1.
F68.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 4 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Excludes2 (not included here)
An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of this one, but a patient can have both at the same time — in that case both codes may be reported together.
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Compensation neurosis
- Elaboration of physical symptoms for psychological reasons
- Hospital hopper syndrome
- Münchausen's syndrome
- Peregrinating patient
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under F68.1
- 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
Related codes in this category
- F68.8Other specified disorders of adult personality and behavior
- F68.AFactitious disorder imposed on another
- F68.1Factitious disorder imposed on selfnon-billable header