F44.1 is the ICD-10 code for Dissociative fugue. It is a four-character subcategory of F44 (Dissociative [conversion] disorders), the most specific level in the WHO edition. It belongs to the block F40–F48 (Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders) in Chapter V, Mental and behavioural disorders.
- Code type
- Subcategory (4 characters)
- Chapter
- V · F00–F99
- Classification
- WHO ICD-10, 2019 version
Definition
Dissociative fugue has all the features of dissociative amnesia, plus purposeful travel beyond the usual everyday range. Although there is amnesia for the period of the fugue, the patient's behaviour during this time may appear completely normal to independent observers.
What F44.1 excludes
Conditions that look similar but belong under another code.
- postictal fugue in epilepsy G40.-
F44.1 in national editions
Countries report with their own edition of ICD-10. Most keep the WHO code and add more specific codes beneath it.
F44.1Dissociativ fugue
F44.1Dissosiativ «fugue»
DF441Dissociativ fugue
F44.1Dissosiatiivinen pakkovaellus
F44.1Dissoziative Fugue
F44.1Fugue dissociative
F44.1dissociatieve fugue
F44.1Dissociative fugue
Based on the World Health Organization’s International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th revision (ICD-10), 2019 version, and the national editions published by each country’s health authority. This page is a reference, not coding advice; follow your national coding rules when you report.
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