F98.9
Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
F98.9 (also written F989) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. It is one of the 9 codes in category F98 (Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence). The Alphabetic Index lists it under 3 entries. Its coding notes include 6 Excludes2 entries.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Care settings
How CMS programs treat this code. These are CMS claim edits and list entries, not coverage or eligibility rules.
IPF Primary
IPF MS-DRG adjustment. A principal diagnosis of this code groups to this MS-DRG:
| MS-DRG | Description | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 886 | Behavioral & developmental disorders | 1.07 |
Includes
Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- disorders of psychological development
Notes
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- Codes within categories F90-F98 may be used regardless of the age of a patient. These disorders generally have onset within the childhood or adolescent years, but may continue throughout life or not be diagnosed until adulthood
Alphabetic Index terms
Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 3 entries