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F98.2 vs R63.32

F98.2 (Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood) compared with R63.32 (Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic), 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 R63.32: “feeding difficulties (R63.3-)”

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

Yes, when both are documented. R63.32 carries an Excludes2 note covering F98.2: “infant feeding disorder of nonorganic origin (F98.2-)”

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

Side by side

F98.2Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhoodR63.32Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F98.21, F98.29

Billable
ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)R00-R99 — Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings, Not Elsewhere Classified (R00-R99)
DefinitionOther feeding disorders of infancy and childhood is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F98.2).Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (R63.32).
Includes
Pediatric feeding dysfunction, chronic

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