Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
In Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89), chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
8 billable codes under F80: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers psychological pain disorders, substance use, abuse, dependence and remission, factitious disorder including Munchausen by proxy, and dementia severity.
- Pain disorders related to psychological factors (page 43)
- Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (page 43)
- Factitious Disorder (page 44)
- Dementia (page 45)
All codes under F80
F80 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
- F80.0Phonological disorder
- F80.1Expressive language disorder
- F80.2Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F80.4Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss
- F80.8Other developmental disorders of speech and language
- F80.81Childhood onset fluency disorder
- F80.82Social pragmatic communication disorder
- F80.89Other developmental disorders of speech and language
- F80.9Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
F80 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under F80 group to MS-DRG 886, 091, 092, or 093 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
- DRG 886 Behavioral and Developmental Disorders (7 of 8 codes)
- DRG 091 Other Disorders of Nervous System with MCC (1 of 8 codes)
- DRG 092 Other Disorders of Nervous System with CC (1 of 8 codes)
- DRG 093 Other Disorders of Nervous System without CC/MCC (1 of 8 codes)
Other codes that refer to F80
Notes on these codes point to F80.
- F94.0 Excludes2: specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
- G93.45 Code Also: developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)
- Q87.87 Use Additional Code: developmental speech disorder (F80.-)
- Q87.88 Use Additional Code: developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)
- R47 Excludes1: specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
- Z15.1 Code Also: developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)
- Z55 Excludes1: disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Speech and Communication Disorders
Many disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include:
Read more about speech and communication disorders on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.