MB27.2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Hallucinations

Description

Sensory perceptions of any modality occurring in the absence of the appropriate (external) stimulus. The person may or may not have insight into the unreal nature of the perception.

Exclusions from above levels

  • MB40.5 – disturbances of skin sensation
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • JA66 – Clinical findings on antenatal screening of mother

Child codes

  • MB27.20 – Auditory hallucinations
  • MB27.21 – Gustatory hallucinations
  • MB27.22 – Hypnopompic hallucinations
  • MB27.23 – Hypnagogic hallucinations
  • MB27.24 – Olfactory hallucinations
  • MB27.25 – Somatic hallucinations
  • MB27.26 – Tactile hallucinations
  • MB27.27 – Visual hallucinations
  • MB27.2Y – Other specified hallucinations
  • MB27.2Z – Hallucinations, unspecified

Sibling codes

  • MB27.0 – Depersonalisation
  • MB27.1 – Derealisation
  • MB27.3 – Disturbance of body image
  • MB27.4 – Illusions
  • MB27.Y – Other specified symptoms or signs of perceptual disturbance
  • MB27.Z – Symptoms or signs of perceptual disturbance, unspecified

Foundation entity

Hallucinations – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/665363966

Part of: MB27: Symptoms or signs involving perceptual disturbance › 21: Symptoms, signs or clinical findings, not elsewhere classified