Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F68.1 is the diagnosis code for Factitious disorder imposed on self. This code falls under the section "Disorders of adult personality and behavior" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in F68.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F68.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F68.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F68.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Factitious disorder imposed on self". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of F68.1 is F68 ("Other disorders of adult personality and behavior"). F68.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
F68.1 is located in Section F60-F69 — "Disorders of adult personality and behavior" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
F68.1 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F68.10, F68.11, F68.12, F68.13.
Use F68.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Factitious disorder imposed on self" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Factitious disorder imposed on self is F68.1.
No, F68.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F68.1 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F68.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.