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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Pica

ICD-10 Coding for Pica

F50.83
F98.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for pica includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Non-food item ingestion
Compulsive eating of non-nutritive substances
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Pica

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Pica

Use ICD-10 code F50.83 for pica in adults, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Pica in adults

Billable Code
F50.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient is 15 years or older with documented pica behavior.

Applicable To

  • • Pica in individuals aged 15 and older

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age-appropriate coding and consider underlying conditions.

Pica of infancy and childhood

Billable Code
F98.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for children aged 24 months to 14 years who exhibit pica behavior.

Applicable To

  • • Pica in children aged 24 months to 14 years

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age-appropriate coding and consider underlying conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E61.1

Iron deficiency

Use when pica is associated with iron deficiency.

T56.0X1A

Lead poisoning, accidental

Use when pica is associated with lead ingestion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for pica in adults?

The ICD-10 code for pica in adults is F50.83, applicable for individuals aged 15 and older.

How is pica documented in children?

Pica in children is documented using ICD-10 code F98.3, for ages 24 months to 14 years, with specific ingestion details.

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