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F98.8

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Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Behavioral or emotional disorders with typical onset in childhood or adolescence that do not fit into other specific diagnostic categories, such as selective mutism or other conduct-related issues.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a residual code; use only when a more specific F98 code cannot be applied
  • •Clearly document the specific behavioral or emotional symptoms and their onset timeline in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└F98Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence└F98.8Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
└F98.8Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence

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