6B23.1

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Hypochondriasis with poor to absent insight

Description

All definitional requirements of hypochondriasis are met. Most or all of the time, the individual is convinced that the disorder-specific beliefs are true and cannot accept an alternative explanation for their experience. The lack of insight exhibited by the individual does not vary markedly as a function of anxiety level.

Index terms

  • Hypochondriasis with poor to absent insight

Exclusions from above levels

  • 6B21 – Body dysmorphic disorder
  • 6C20 – Bodily distress disorder
  • MG24.0 – Fear of cancer
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  • QE62 – Uncomplicated bereavement
  • QE84 – Acute stress reaction

Sibling codes

  • 6B23.0 – Hypochondriasis with fair to good insight
  • 6B23.Z – Hypochondriasis, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hypochondriasis with poor to absent insight – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/280906289

Allowed postcoordination axes

Part of: 6B23: Hypochondriasis › 06: Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders