Other feeding disorders of infancy and early childhood

This code represents feeding difficulties in infants and young children that are not due to organic causes, such as gastrointestinal disorders or neurological impairments, and do not meet criteria for rumination disorder or pica. It encompasses a range of non-organic feeding problems impacting intake, growth, and development.

Apply this code when documentation indicates a behavioral or psychological feeding disturbance in an infant or young child (typically under 6 years old) that is not otherwise specified. This includes conditions like food refusal, extreme pickiness, or aversion to specific textures, where medical workup has ruled out underlying physical causes.

• Ensure documentation explicitly rules out organic causes for feeding difficulties before assigning this code.
• Differentiate from R63.3 (Feeding difficulties) which is a symptom code and less specific.
• Consider co-occurring mental health diagnoses (e.g., anxiety) that may contribute to feeding issues, and code them separately if documented.