ICD-10 Code F68.A – Factitious disorder imposed on another (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F68.A – Factitious disorder imposed on another
What it is
This code identifies a condition in which a person intentionally falsifies or induces illness in another person. The behavior is driven by the need to assume the sick role through the other person’s symptoms.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common clues include inconsistent histories, unexplained or repeatedly induced symptoms, and evidence that the caregiver is causing or fabricating illness in the victim.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents factitious disorder imposed on another, including cases where a caregiver intentionally produces or reports symptoms in a dependent person. You should code it only when the clinician clearly identifies the behavior and the affected person.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ordinary malingering, accidental injury, or confirmed medical illness in the patient. If the documentation does not clearly support imposed illness, check documentation.
Coding tip
Code only from explicit provider documentation that the disorder is imposed on another person, not merely suspected.