F80
Non-billableSpecific developmental disorders of speech and language
Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Child Codes (6)
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
F80.9Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for specific developmental disorders of speech and language?
The ICD-10-CM code for specific developmental disorders of speech and language is F80. The full clinical description is "Specific developmental disorders of speech and language". F80 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F80 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F80 represents “Specific developmental disorders of speech and language”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F80 a billable code?
No, F80 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under F80.
What chapter is F80 in?
F80 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What are the subcategories under F80?
F80 has 6 child codes, including: F80.0 (Phonological disorder), F80.1 (Expressive language disorder), F80.2 (Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder), F80.4 (Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss), and 2 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F80?
F80 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494423. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F80 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like specific developmental disorders of speech and language affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F80?
F80 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6A01.Z (Developmental speech or language disorders, unspecified).
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