F94.8 – Other childhood disorders of social functioning

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F94.8

Code: F94.8 (claims format: F948)
Description: Other childhood disorders of social functioning
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block: F90-F98 Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Parent codes: F94

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block F90-F98

Notes:

Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood

Index terms for F94.8

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Disorder, social, functioning in childhood, specified NEC

Related codes in F94

F94.0 – Selective mutismBillable
F94.1 – Reactive attachment disorder of childhoodBillable
F94.2 – Disinhibited attachment disorder of childhoodBillable
F94.9 – Childhood disorder of social functioning, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F94.8?

F94.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other childhood disorders of social functioning, in the block F90-F98 (Behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence).

Is F94.8 a billable code?

Yes. F94.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F94.8 belong to?

It belongs to category F94 – Disorders of social functioning with onset specific to childhood and adolescence.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.