2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F98.3Pica of infancy and childhood

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F90-F98›F98

ICD-10-CM F98.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F98.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for pica of infancy and childhood. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as craving for non-food item. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Feeding and eating disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F98.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Pica of infancy and childhood
Short Description
Pica of infancy and childhood
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
F98
Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF90-F98Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
CategoryF98Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
This CodeF98.3Pica of infancy and childhood

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Craving for non-food item
  • Geophagia
  • Pica
  • Pica of infancy and childhood

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Pica in infancy or childhood, in remission

Type 1 Excludes

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dirt-eating child
    • Disorder(of)
      • eating (adult) (psychogenic)
        • child
          • pica (in remission)
    • Disorder(of)
      • eating (adult) (psychogenic)
        • pica
          • childhood (in remission)
    • Pica
      • infant or child (in remission)

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD010
Feeding and eating disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental health disorders. They involve severe problems with your thoughts about food and your eating behaviors. You may eat much less or much more than you need.

The full article covers:

  • What are eating disorders?
  • What are the types of eating disorders?
  • What causes eating disorders?
  • Who is at risk for eating disorders?
  • What are the symptoms of eating disorders?
  • How is eating disorders diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for eating disorders?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F98.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
307.52 Pica
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F98.3Overview

Is F98.3 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report pica of infancy and childhood on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F98.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, pica of infancy and childhood converts to ICD-9-CM 307.52 (pica). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.