Tag: Chronic feeding disorder

According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, over one-third of children under the age of five will have at least one pediatric feeding problem. When these difficulties arise, it is crucial to understand if they are acute or chronic, as this distinction profoundly impacts the diagnosis and treatment plan.

Accurate ICD-10 coding is vital for proper reimbursement and medical recordkeeping, and the correct ICD-10 code for chronic poor intake depends on patient age and the underlying clinical context. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the appropriate codes for this common clinical issue.