What is the ICD-10 code for food aversion?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified feeding difficulties, including food aversion, is R63.30. For sensory-based aversion meeting ARFID criteria, use F50.82.

How is ARFID different from picky eating?

ARFID involves significant nutritional impact and sensory sensitivity, unlike typical picky eating, which lacks these clinical consequences.

ICD-10 Coding for Food Aversion(F50.82, F50.8, F50.89)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for food aversion, including ARFID and feeding difficulties. Ensure accurate documentation and billing with our comprehensive guide.

Also known as:

Feeding DifficultiesSelective Eating

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Food Aversion

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F50.82	Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)	Use when food aversion is due to sensory issues and meets ARFID criteria.	Documented sensory sensitivity Nutritional deficiency or weight loss
R63.30	Unspecified feeding difficulties	Use for non-specific food aversion without meeting ARFID criteria.	Documented feeding difficulty without specific cause
R13.11	Dysphagia, oral phase	Use when texture aversion is due to oral-motor issues.	Clinical swallow evaluation confirming oral-phase dysfunction

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

F50.82Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Eating disorder, unspecifiedF50.9

Dysphagia, oral phaseR13.11

ARFIDF50.82

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Food Aversion.

Lack of specificity in documenting food aversion

Impact

Clinical: Misdiagnosis of eating disorders., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation

Use detailed sensory assessments, Include nutritional impact

Using R63.3 instead of updated codes

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with updated ICD-10 guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate data reporting and analysis.

Mitigation

Use R63.30-R63.32 for feeding difficulties.

Incorrect code usage

Impact

Using outdated or incorrect codes for feeding difficulties.

Mitigation

Regular training on ICD-10 updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with F50.82.

Primary Code

F50.82

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder

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ICD-10 Coding for Food Aversion(F50.82, F50.8, F50.89)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for food aversion?

How is ARFID different from picky eating?

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