F81 ICD Code: Specific Developmental Disorders of Scholastic Skills

To what category of health conditions does the F81 ICD Code: Specific Developmental Disorders of Scholastic Skills apply?

Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F81?

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

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F81?

Specific developmental disorder of reading skills, specific developmental disorder of spelling skills, specific developmental disorder of written expression.

Clinical Information

Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills involve persistent difficulties in acquiring academic skills, such as reading, spelling, or writing, leading to impairment in academic achievement. These disorders may affect specific areas of learning, such as reading accuracy, fluency, comprehension, spelling accuracy, or written expression, impacting academic performance.

Additional Codes may apply