F98 – Other 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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code F98
Code
F98 (claims format: F98)
Description
Other 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
No – use a more specific code below
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

Billable codes under F98

F98 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for F98

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.-)

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F98?

F98 is the ICD-10-CM code for other 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 a billable code?

No. F98 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.