ICD-10-CM F98.21: Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F98.21

Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F98.21

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

rumination disorder in adults (F50.84)

Inclusion Terms

Rumination disorder in infancy or childhood, in remission

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code F98.21 (Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood)

ICD-10-CM code F98.21 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F98.21 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F98.21 - Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Rumination disorder of infancy and childhood.