2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F44.1Dissociative fugue
ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F40-F48›F44
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
F44.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dissociative fugue. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as psychogenic fugue. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Trauma- and stressor-related disorders.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Psychogenic fugue
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Inclusion Terms
- Dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue
Type 2 Excludes
- postictal fugue in epilepsy G40
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- dissociative - F44.0
- with dissociative fugue - F44.1
- dissociative - F44.1
- hysterical (dissociative) - F44.1
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Amnesia
- dissociative
- with dissociative fugue
- Fugue
- dissociative
- Fugue
- hysterical (dissociative)
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Dissociative Fugue
a disorder characterized by sudden, unexpected travel away from one's home or place of work accompanied by an inability to recall one's past; the individual is confused about his or her personal identity and may assume a new identity.
Patient EducationClinical
Mental Disorders
Mental disorders (or mental illnesses) are conditions that affect your thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. They may happen over a short period of time or come and go. Some can be chronic (long-lasting). They can affect your ability to relate to others and function each day..
The full article covers:
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- Who is at risk for mental disorders?
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Convert F44.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About F44.1Overview
Is F44.1 (Dissociative and conversion disorders) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dissociative fugue on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F44.1?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dissociative fugue converts to ICD-9-CM 300.13 (dissociative fugue). The mapping is a direct match.
Footnotes
[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:
- The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
- The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.
