ICD-11 code : QC30;
Preferred Label : Malingering;
ICD-11 definition : Malingering is the feigning, intentional production or significant exaggeration of
physical or psychological symptoms, or intentional misattribution of genuine symptoms
to an unrelated event or series of events when this is specifically motivated by external
incentives or rewards such as escaping duty or work; mitigating punishment; obtaining
medications or drugs; or receiving unmerited recompense such as disability compensation
or personal injury damages award;
ICD-11 synonym : malingerer;
Origin ID : 1136473465;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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Malingering is the feigning, intentional production or significant exaggeration of
physical or psychological symptoms, or intentional misattribution of genuine symptoms
to an unrelated event or series of events when this is specifically motivated by external
incentives or rewards such as escaping duty or work; mitigating punishment; obtaining
medications or drugs; or receiving unmerited recompense such as disability compensation
or personal injury damages award
