F81
Non-billableSpecific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
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 (4)
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 scholastic skills?
The ICD-10-CM code for specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills is F81. The full clinical description is "Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills". F81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F81 represents “Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills”. 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 F81 a billable code?
No, F81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under F81.
What chapter is F81 in?
F81 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What are the subcategories under F81?
F81 has 4 child codes, including: F81.0 (Specific reading disorder), F81.2 (Mathematics disorder), F81.8 (Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills), F81.9 (Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F81?
F81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494426. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F81 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills 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 F81?
F81 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6A03.Z (Developmental learning disorder, unspecified).
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