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dermatitis artefacta

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Dermatitis artefacta, also known as Factitious dermatitis, is a form of factitious disorder in which patients will intentionally feign symptoms and produce signs of disease in an attempt to assume the patient role. It is also self-inflicted skin damage, most commonly from prolonged deliberate scratching, but sometimes by means of sharp instruments or another agency.: 391 : 61 .
Related Codes (1)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
L98.1Factitial dermatitis
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