Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence (F98) ICD-10-CM
The F98 code range covers other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence with 11 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
Codes in the F98 Range 11 codes · 9 billable
- F98 Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescenceNon-billable
- F98.0 Enuresis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F98.1 Encopresis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
- F98.2 Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhoodNon-billable
- F98.21 Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood
- F98.29 Other feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood
- F98.3 Pica of infancy and childhood
- F98.4 Stereotyped movement disorders
- F98.5 Adult onset fluency disorder
- F98.8 Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
- F98.9 Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F98 range.
Encopresis
Incontinence of feces not due to organic defect or illness.
Masturbation
Sexual stimulation or gratification of the self.
Nail Biting
Common form of habitual body manipulation which is an expression of tension.
Nocturnal Enuresis
Involuntary discharge of URINE during sleep at night after expected age of completed development of urinary control.
Stuttering
A disturbance in the normal fluency and time patterning of speech that is inappropriate for the individual's age. This disturbance is characterized by frequent repetitions or prolongations of sounds or syllables. Various other types of speech dysfluencies may also be involved including interjections, broken words, audible or silent blocking, circumlocutions, words produced with an excess of physical tension, and monosyllabic whole word repetitions. Stuttering may occur as a developmental condition in childhood or as an acquired disorder which may be associated with BRAIN INFARCTIONS and other BRAIN DISEASES. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
Urine
Liquid by-product of excretion produced in the kidneys, temporarily stored in the bladder until discharge through the URETHRA.
About the F98 Code Range
The ICD-10 code section F98 is used specifically for diagnosing and classifying a range of behavioral and emotional disorders that typically begin in childhood or adolescence.
Codes within this section cover diverse conditions such as enuresis (F98.0), which includes terms like psychogenic urinary incontinence and nocturnal enuresis, and encopresis (F98.1), referring to non-organic fecal incontinence in children. Feeding-related disorders are also listed, including rumination disorder (F98.21), known by synonyms like regurgitation of gastric content, and other feeding difficulties coded as F98.2 and F98.29. The section additionally addresses pica (F98.3), involving the craving and eating of non-food items, as well as stereotyped movement disorders (F98.4), which include repetitive, non-functional movements often seen in neurodevelopmental conditions. Speech fluency problems arising in adulthood but rooted in developmental issues are classified under adult onset fluency disorder (F98.5).
For unusual or less common behavioral patterns with onset in youth that do not neatly fit other categories, F98.8 captures specified behavioral issues like habitual nail biting or juvenile masturbation. When the behavioral or emotional disorder's exact type is unclear, F98.9 serves as the unspecified code. Using these codes helps professionals accurately document childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions for appropriate care and record-keeping, guiding both diagnosis and treatment.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F98 range?
Of the 11 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F98 range classify?
The range classifies other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
