F98.1
BillableEncopresis not due to a substance or known physiological condition
F98.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Encopresis not due to a substance or known physiological condition. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHBowel incontinence is the inability to control your bowels. When you feel the urge to have a bowel movement , you may not be able to hold it until you get to a toilet. Millions of Americans have this problem. It affects people of all ages - children and adults. It is more common in women and older adults. It is not a normal part of aging. Causes include: Constipation Damage to muscles or nerves of the anus and…
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Includes
- •Functional encopresis
- •Incontinence of feces of nonorganic origin
- •Psychogenic encopresis
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •encopresis NOS (R15.-)
Use additional code
- •code to identify the cause of any coexisting constipation.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code F98.1?
- F98.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Encopresis not due to a substance or known physiological condition". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Is F98.1 a billable code?
- Yes — F98.1 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from F98.1?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): encopresis NOS (R15.-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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