To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F80 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