ICD-9-CM 301.51 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 301.51 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM F68.12 Factitious disorder with predominantly physical signs and symptoms
Approximate Synonyms
Cutaneous Munchausen syndrome
Cutaneous Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Munchausen syndrome
Munchausen syndrome by proxy
Munchausen's syndrome
Clinical Information
A disorder characterized by plausible presentations of physical symptoms or an acute illness that are under the individual's control, and often resulting in multiple, unnecessary hospitalizations