Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
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📋Overview
Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (FDIA), formerly known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, is a psychiatric condition in which a caregiver deliberately produces or fabricates symptoms of illness in another person, typically a child or dependent, to assume the sick role by proxy. The modern terminology emphasizes the imposed nature of the disorder and focuses on the victim rather than the perpetrator.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0085277ICD-10-CM
F68.A
MeSH
D016735
SNOMED CT (US)
95637005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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