ICD-10 Code F98.29 – Other feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F98.29 – Other feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood
What it is
F98.29 identifies feeding problems in infancy or early childhood that do not fit a more specific diagnosis. Use it when the child has a documented feeding disorder, but the record does not support another defined cause.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common notes may include persistent difficulty eating, refusal of food, or unusual feeding behavior affecting intake or growth.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician documents an other feeding disorder of infancy or early childhood and no more specific code applies. It may fit cases with ongoing feeding difficulty that is not clearly due to a medical, structural, or developmental condition. Check documentation for the exact diagnosis wording.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for dysphagia, vomiting, or feeding problems clearly tied to another diagnosed condition. If the chart supports a more specific eating, swallowing, or developmental disorder, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Assign F98.29 only when the provider clearly documents an “other feeding disorder” and the record does not support a more specific code.