Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F98.2 is the diagnosis code for Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood. This code falls under the section "Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence" within Chapter 5 â Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in F98.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F98.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F98.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F98.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of F98.2 is F98 ("Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence"). F98.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.
F98.2 is located in Section F90-F98 â "Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
F98.2 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F98.21, F98.29.
Use F98.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood is F98.2.
No, F98.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F98.2 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F98.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.