ICD-11 classes
06 Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders
Obsessive-compulsive or related disorders
6B23 — Hypochondriasis
6B23.0 — Hypochondriasis with fair to good insight

ICD-11 6B23.0 — Hypochondriasis with fair to good insight

All definitional requirements of hypochondriasis are met. Much of the time, the individual is able to entertain the possibility that his or her disorder-specific beliefs may not be true and is willing to accept an alternative explanation for his or her experience. At circumscribed times (e.g., when highly anxious), the individual may demonstrate no insight.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

The diagnosis excludes nothing.

It has no clarifying diagnoses.

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Hypochondriasis #5580