F98.9Billable

Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

Short description: Unsp behav/emotn disord w onst usly occur in chldhd and adol

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F98
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F98

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F98.9?

F98.9 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unspecified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence.

Is F98.9 a billable code?

Yes. F98.9 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F98.9 in?

F98.9 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F98.9 become effective?

F98.9 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F98.9?

F98.9 belongs to category F98, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.