D140

D140 is the ICF code for Learning to read, classified under Activities and Participation. It describes developing the competence to read written material (including Braille and other symbols) with fluency and accuracy, such as recognizing characters and alphabet letters, sounding out written words with correct pronunciation, and understanding written words and phrases.

D140 belongs to the Activities and Participation component of the ICF. Execution of tasks and involvement in life situations.

D140 has 5 child codes, including: D1400 (Acquiring skills to recognize symbols), D1401 (Acquiring skills to sound out written words), D1402 (Acquiring skills to understanding written words and phrases), and 2 more.

The ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) is a WHO classification that describes how health conditions affect a person's functioning — body functions, body structures, activities and participation, and environmental factors. It complements ICD-10/ICD-11 diagnosis codes with functioning assessment data used in rehabilitation, disability evaluation, and care planning.