2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F68.10Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F68

ICD-10-CM F68.10
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F68.10 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as factitious disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Somatic disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F68.10
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified
Short Description
Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F68.1
Factitious disorder imposed on self

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF60-F69Disorders of adult personality and behavior
CategoryF68Other disorders of adult personality and behavior
This CodeF68.10Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Factitious disorder
  • Factitious disorder imposed on self

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Disorder(of)
      • factitious
        • imposed on self
    • Neurosis, neurotic
      • compensation

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD011
Somatic disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Factitious Disorder

    a category of psychiatric disorders which are characterized by physical or psychological symptoms that are intentionally produced in order to assume the sick role; there is no external incentive for the behavior, such as economic gain or avoiding legal responsibility, and the person is unaware of any self-motivating factors.

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:

  • What are mental disorders?
  • What are some types of mental disorders?
  • What causes mental disorders?
  • Who is at risk for mental disorders?
  • How are mental disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for mental disorders?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F68.10 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
301.51 Chr factitious illness
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F68.10Overview

Is F68.10 (Factitious disorder imposed on self) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F68.10?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 301.51 (chr factitious illness). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

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.