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Compare/F98.2 vs P92

F98.2 vs P92

F98.2 (Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood) compared with P92 (Feeding problems of newborn), 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 P92: “feeding problems of newborn (P92.-)”

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

Side by side

F98.2Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhoodP92Feeding problems of newborn
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F98.21, F98.29

Non-billable header

Report instead: P92.01, P92.09, P92.1, P92.2, P92.3

ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96)
DefinitionOther feeding disorders of infancy and childhood is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F98.2).Feeding problems of newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P92).

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