To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F98 Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence apply?

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

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F98?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as neurological disorder or medical condition contributing to the disorder of behavior or emotion.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F98?

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

Clinical Information

Other behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence involve disturbances in behavior, emotions, or social functioning that do not fit the criteria for specific disorders but still significantly impair functioning or development. These disorders may have varying degrees of severity and onset during childhood or adolescence.

Additional Codes may apply