2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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
Short Description
Specific developmental disorders of speech and language
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F80: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 5. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • disorders of psychological development

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 5 (F01-F99) Mental and behavioural disorders applies to 872 codes
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name F80, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 2

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F80: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • R47 Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
    specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • Z55 Problems related to education and literacy
    disorders of psychological development (F80-F89)

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming F80: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • F94.0 Selective mutism
    specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)

Use Additional Code 2

These codes say to use an additional code from the note, and F80 is one of the codes named.

  • Q87.87 Hao-Fountain Syndrome
    developmental speech disorder (F80.-)
  • Q87.88 CTNNB1 syndrome
    developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)

Code Also 2

These codes say F80 may also be needed to fully describe the condition. The note gives no sequencing direction.

  • G93.45 Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy
    developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)
  • Z15.1 Genetic susceptibility to epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders
    developmental disorder of speech and language (F80.-)

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:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About F80Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for specific developmental disorders of speech and language?

F80 is the ICD-10-CM category for specific developmental disorders of speech and language, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.