ICD-10 Code F98.2 – Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F98.2 – Other feeding disorders of infancy and childhood
What it is
F98.2 identifies feeding problems in infancy or childhood that do not fit a more specific organic or developmental diagnosis. Use it when documentation describes a non-organic feeding disorder and the record supports this code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, the chart may note persistent refusal to eat, limited intake, or difficulty accepting food without a clear structural or neurologic cause.
When to use this code
Use F98.2 when the provider documents an other feeding disorder of infancy or childhood and no more specific diagnosis is recorded. It may apply when the main issue is behavioral or functional feeding difficulty rather than a disease causing poor intake. Check documentation if the cause is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for feeding problems clearly due to a medical condition, such as gastrointestinal, neurologic, or metabolic disease. If the note supports a more specific feeding or eating disorder, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Match the code to the provider’s exact wording and confirm that the feeding problem is documented as non-organic or otherwise unspecified.