Diagnosis Code

F68.A FACTITIOUS DISORDER IMPOSED ON ANOTHER


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: F68.A

Short Description: Factitious disorder imposed on another

Long Description: Factitious disorder imposed on another

The code F68.A is VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Mental and behavioural disorders (F01–F99)
    • Disorders of adult personality and behavior (F60-F69)
      • Other disorders of adult personality and behavior (F68)
        • F68.A Factitious disorder imposed on another

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


Synonyms

  • Munchausen's by proxy

References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code F68.A has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Inclusion Terms:
    • Factitious disorder by proxy
    • Münchausen's by proxy

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
F68 Other disorders of adult personality and behavior
F68.1 Factitious disorder imposed on self
F68.10 Factitious disorder imposed on self, unspecified
F68.11 Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly psychological signs and symptoms
F68.12 Factitious disorder imposed on self, with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
F68.13 Factitious disorder imposed on self, with combined psychological and physical signs and symptoms
F68.8 Other specified disorders of adult personality and behavior


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