F64.2 vs F93.8
F64.2 (Gender identity disorder of childhood) compared with F93.8 (Other childhood emotional disorders), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. F93.8 carries an Excludes2 note covering F64.2: “gender identity disorder of childhood (F64.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| F64.2Gender identity disorder of childhood | F93.8Other childhood emotional disorders | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) | F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99) |
| Definition | Gender identity disorder of childhood is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F64.2). | Other childhood emotional disorders is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F93.8). |
| Includes | Gender dysphoria in children Gender incongruence of childhood | Identity disorder |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources