F98.3
BillablePica of infancy and childhood
F98.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pica 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
- •Pica in infancy or childhood, in remission
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •pica in adults (F50.83)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code F98.3?
- F98.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pica of infancy and childhood". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Is F98.3 a billable code?
- Yes — F98.3 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
- What is excluded from F98.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): pica in adults (F50.83).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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