F81.81
BillableDisorder of written expression
Disorder of written expression
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Specific learning disorder, with impairment in written expression
- Specific spelling disorder
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Developmental expressive writing disorder45677003
- Disorder of written expression45677003
- Basic learning problem in writing46781003
- Basic learning problem50829006
- Difficulty writing102938007
- Dysorthography268738002
- Specific spelling disorder268738002
- Difficulty performing writing activities288446006
- Finding related to ability to perform writing activities365176002
- Finding related to ability to write365781004
- Micrographia725122008
UMLS
- Developmental expressive writing disorderC0236825
- Developmental expressive writing disorder (disorder)C0236825
- Disorder of written expressionC0236825
- disorder of written expressionC0236825
- disorder written expressionC0236825
- written expression disorderC0236825
- DysorthographyC0349326
- Specific spelling disorderC0349326
- Specific spelling disorder (disorder)C0349326
- Specific learning disorder, with impairment in written expressionC4237421
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disorder of written expression?
The ICD-10-CM code for disorder of written expression is F81.81. The full clinical description is "Disorder of written expression". F81.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code F81.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F81.81 represents "Disorder of written expression". It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is F81.81 a billable code?
Yes, F81.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is F81.81 in?
F81.81 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What SNOMED CT codes does F81.81 map to?
F81.81 maps to 9 SNOMED CT concepts: 50829006, 46781003, 45677003, 288446006, 102938007, and 4 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for F81.81?
F81.81 is linked to 3 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0236825, C0349326, C4237421. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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