2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F82Specific developmental disorder of motor function

ICD-10-CM Codes›F01–F99›F80-F89›F82

ICD-10-CM F82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

F82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for specific developmental disorder of motor function. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 886. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neurodevelopmental disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
F82
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Short Description
Specific developmental disorder of motor function
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
CategoryF82Specific developmental disorder of motor function
This CodeF82Specific developmental disorder of motor function

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acquired choreiform dyspraxia
  • Apraxia, developmental
  • Apraxic aphonia
  • Childhood apraxia of speech
  • Clumsiness
  • Clumsiness - motor delay
  • Developmental coordination disorder
  • Developmental delay in fine motor function
  • Developmental disorder of motor function
  • Disorders of attention and motor control
  • Dyspraxia
  • Gross motor development delay
  • Gross motor impairment
  • Mixed acquired dyspraxia
  • Motor retardation
  • Motor skill disorder
  • Severe motor and intellectual disabilities, sensorineural deafness, dystonia syndrome
  • TRAF7-associated heart defect, digital anomalies, facial dysmorphism, motor and speech delay syndrome
  • Verbal dyspraxia

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to F82: 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

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Clumsy child syndrome
  • Developmental coordination disorder
  • Developmental dyspraxia

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • abnormalities of gait and mobility (R26.-)
  • lack of coordination (R27.-)

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.

On F82 itself
  • lack of coordination secondary to intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
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 F82, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming F82: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • Z55 Problems related to education and literacy
    disorders of psychological development (F80-F89) names F80-F89, which includes this code

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MBD014
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. These conditions can cause physical, learning, language, or behavior issues. They can include:

The full article covers:

  • What are developmental disabilities?
  • What causes developmental disabilities?
  • How are developmental disabilities diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for developmental disabilities?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert F82 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
315.4 Devel coordination dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 F82Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for specific developmental disorder of motor function?

The ICD-10-CM code for specific developmental disorder of motor function is F82. It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is F82 (Specific developmental disorder of motor function) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report specific developmental disorder of motor function on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does F82 group to?

When specific developmental disorder of motor function is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 886 (behavioral and Developmental Disorders), which carries a relative weight of 1.6455. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can F82 be reported with a code from R26?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note on F82 lists "abnormalities of gait and mobility (R26.-)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of F82?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, specific developmental disorder of motor function converts to ICD-9-CM 315.4 (devel coordination dis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.