Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F98 is the diagnosis code for Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence. 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. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where F98 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, F98 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
F98 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
F98 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 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F98.0, F98.1, F98.2, F98.3, F98.4 and more.
Use F98 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence" 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 behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence is F98.
No, F98 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
F98 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F98 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.