F98.8 – Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F98.8
Code
F98.8 (claims format: F988)
Description
Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
Short description
Oth behav/emotn disord w onset usly occur in chldhd and adol
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
F98

Notes for F98.8

Applicable to:
  • Excessive masturbation
  • Nail-biting
  • Nose-picking
  • Thumb-sucking

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

F98 – Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • breath-holding spells (R06.89)
  • gender identity disorder of childhood (F64.2)
  • Kleine-Levin syndrome (G47.13)
  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (F42.-)
  • sleep disorders not due to a substance or known physiological condition (F51.-)

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 F98.8

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

Related codes in F98

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F98.8?

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

Is F98.8 a billable code?

Yes. F98.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F98.8 belong to?

It belongs to category F98 – Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in 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.