2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F68.12Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F60-F69›F68

ICD-10-CM F68.12
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F68.12 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Somatic disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F68.12
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
Short Description
Factit disord impsd on self, with predom physcl signs/symp
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 CodeF68.12Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Artefactual skin disease inflicted by others
  • Factitious asthma
  • Factitious cheilitis
  • Factitious conjunctivitis
  • Factitious disorder imposed on another
  • Factitious disorder with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
  • Factitious hypoglycemia
  • Factitious keratitis
  • Factitious lymphedema
  • Factitious skin disorder imposed on another
  • Lymphedema due to trauma
  • Stridor

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
          • with predominantly
            • physical symptoms

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

  • Grade 3 Stridor, CTCAE|Grade 3 Stridor

    respiratory distress limiting self care adl; medical intervention indicated

  • Grade 4 Stridor, CTCAE|Grade 4 Stridor

    life-threatening airway compromise; urgent intervention indicated (e.g., tracheotomy or intubation)

  • Grade 5 Stridor, CTCAE|Grade 5 Stridor

    death

  • Stridor

    a symptom resulting from laryngeal obstruction. it is characterized by a high pitched breathing sound.

  • Stridor, CTCAE|Stridor|Stridor

    a disorder characterized by a high pitched breathing sound due to laryngeal or upper airway obstruction.

  • Wheezing/Stridor

    a high pitched breathing sound that results from restricted airways.

  • Grade 3 Stridor, CTCAE|Grade 3 Stridor

    respiratory distress; medical intervention indicated; limiting self-care adl or severe impact on age-appropriate normal daily activity (pediatric)

  • Wheezing/Stridor|Wheezing

    a high pitched breathing sound that results from restricted airways.

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 F68.12 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 F68.12Overview

Is F68.12 (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, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F68.12?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms 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.