F80 ICD Code: Specific Developmental Disorders of Speech and Language

Specific developmental disorders of speech and language involve impairments in speech sound production or language comprehension and expression.

ICD code:

F80

Range:

F80-F89

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Pervasive and specific developmental disorders

To what category of health conditions does the F80 ICD Code: Specific Developmental Disorders of Speech and Language apply?

Specific developmental disorders of speech and language.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F80?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as genetic disorder or medical condition contributing to the developmental disorder.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F80?

Specific developmental disorder of receptive language, specific developmental disorder of expressive language, mixed receptive-expressive language disorder.

Clinical Information

Specific developmental disorders of speech and language involve persistent difficulties in understanding or using spoken or written language, leading to impairment in communication skills. These disorders may affect receptive language (understanding), expressive language (verbal expression), or both, impacting various areas of daily life.

Additional Codes may apply

F80.1: Specific developmental disorder of expressive language - Difficulty in verbal expression or communication, leading to impairment in expressive language skills.