F98.21
BillableRumination disorder of infancy and childhood
F98.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
What this means — in plain language
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Includes
- •Rumination disorder in infancy or childhood, in remission
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •rumination disorder in adults (F50.84)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code F98.21?
- F98.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Is F98.21 a billable code?
- Yes — F98.21 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from F98.21?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): rumination disorder in adults (F50.84).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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