Pediatrics ICD-10 Codes & CPT Codes
Pediatric coding spans well-child visits, acute illnesses, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and chronic condition management from newborn through adolescence. This page covers the most-used ICD-10-CM and CPT codes for pediatric practices in the United States.
FY 2026 ICD-10-CM (CMS) · CPT codes updated annually · All codes verified billable · Last verified: June 2026
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Top ICD-10 Codes for Pediatrics
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Official Code Set FY 2026
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Common CPT Codes for Pediatrics Billing
*Approximate 2025 CMS national non-facility rate. Rates vary by geography, setting, and payer contract. Refer to the CMS Physician Fee Schedule for official rates.
Top Denial Reasons for Pediatrics Claims
Well-Child Visit Billed Same Day as Sick Visit Without Modifier -25
Payers routinely deny a separate E&M service billed on the same date as a preventive visit unless modifier -25 is appended to indicate a separately identifiable, medically necessary service. Always attach -25 to the sick-visit code and document the distinct chief complaint and medical decision-making in the encounter note.
Vaccine Administration Denied Due to Missing or Incorrect Vaccine Code Linkage
Claims for immunization administration (90460/90461) are denied when the corresponding vaccine product code (e.g., 90686) is not billed on the same claim, or when an incorrect vaccine code is paired with the administration code. Ensure each administration code is linked to the exact product code administered and that the units for 90461 reflect each additional component correctly.
Developmental Screening (96110) Denied for Insufficient Documentation
Payers deny 96110 when the claim lacks evidence that a standardized, validated screening instrument (e.g., M-CHAT-R, ASQ) was used and that scoring with clinician interpretation was documented in the medical record. Attach the completed instrument or note the tool name, score, and any follow-up action taken.
ADHD Management Claims Denied for Missing Diagnosis-to-Procedure Linkage
Office visits coded for ADHD management (F90.0, F90.2) are denied when documentation does not support the level of MDM billed or when the claim lacks a qualifying diagnosis pointer to the E&M code. Ensure the encounter note captures the number and complexity of problems addressed, data reviewed, and risk of treatment to support the selected E&M level.
Pediatrics Billing & Coding Tips
- Use age-specific well-child CPT codes (99381–99385 new, 99391–99395 established) — billing the wrong age band triggers claim edits.
- Z23 is the primary diagnosis for immunization-only visits; add the specific vaccine product codes from the 90xxx series.
- ADHD coding requires specifying subtype: F90.0 (predominantly inattentive), F90.1 (predominantly hyperactive-impulsive), or F90.2 (combined).
- Developmental screening (96110) can be billed in addition to a well-child E&M at the same visit without a modifier.
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