2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F80Specific developmental disorders of speech and language

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F80-F89›F80

ICD-10-CM F80
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

F80 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for specific developmental disorders of speech and language, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as F80.0, F80.1, F80.2, and F80.4.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F80
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
Chapter
F80-F89
Pervasive and specific developmental disorders

Code Classification

ChapterF01–F99Mental and behavioural disorders
SectionF80-F89Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
CategoryF80Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
This CodeF80Specific developmental disorders of speech and language

Specific Coding for Specific developmental disorders of speech and languageOverview

Non-specific codes like F80 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use F80.0 for Phonological disorder

  • Use F80.1 for Expressive language disorder

  • Use F80.2 for Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

  • Use F80.4 for Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss

  • F80.8 for Other developmental disorders of speech and language

  • Use F80.81 for Childhood onset fluency disorder

  • Use F80.82 for Social pragmatic communication disorder

  • Use F80.89 for Other developmental disorders of speech and language

  • Use F80.9 for Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

Patient EducationClinical

Speech and Communication Disorders

Many disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About F80Overview

Is F80 (Specific developmental disorders of speech and language) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for specific developmental disorders of speech and language, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for specific developmental disorders of speech and language need a more specific code from this category, such as F80.0, F80.1, and F80.2.