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F98.2 vs F98.3

F98.2 (Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood) compared with F98.3 (Pica of infancy and childhood), 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. F98.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering F98.3: “pica of infancy or childhood (F98.3)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

F98.2Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhoodF98.3Pica of infancy and childhood
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F98.21, F98.29

Billable
ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
DefinitionOther feeding disorders of infancy and childhood is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F98.2).Pica of infancy and childhood is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F98.3).
Includes
Pica in infancy or childhood, in remission

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources