F98.4
Billable

Stereotyped movement disorders

Billable / Specific Code

What is Stereotyped movement disorders?

ICD-10-CM F98.4 is the diagnosis code for Stereotyped movement disorders. This code falls under the section "Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F98.4

✅ This Code Includes

  • Stereotype/habit disorder

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F98.4. They are mutually exclusive:

  • abnormal involuntary movements (R25.-)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in F98.4. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • compulsions in obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42.-)
  • hair plucking (F63.3)
  • movement disorders of organic origin (G20-G25)
  • nail-biting (F98.8)
  • nose-picking (F98.8)
  • stereotypies that are part of a broader psychiatric condition (F01-F95)
  • thumb-sucking (F98.8)
  • tic disorders (F95.-)
  • trichotillomania (F63.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F98.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F98.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F98.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F98.4 mean?

F98.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Stereotyped movement disorders". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F98.4?

The parent code of F98.4 is F98 ("Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence"). F98.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F98.4 in?

F98.4 is located in Section F90-F98 — "Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F98.4?

Use F98.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Stereotyped movement disorders" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Stereotyped movement disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for Stereotyped movement disorders is F98.4.

Can F98.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F98.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F98.4 in?

F98.4 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F98.4?

Type 1 Excludes for F98.4 include: abnormal involuntary movements (R25.-).

Is F98.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, F98.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

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Code Details
F98.4
Stereotyped movement disorders
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F90-F98 — Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
2026 ICD-10-CM