Other disorders of psychological development (F88)

The ICD-10 code F88 is used to classify various other disorders of psychological development that do not neatly fit into more specific categories. This includes a wide range of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by delays or abnormalities in cognitive, motor, or social skills.

This code covers complex syndromes often described by terms such as global developmental delay, intellectual disability syndrome, and mixed developmental disorder. These may include symptoms like seizures, visual or neuro-ophthalmological abnormalities, cerebellar atrophy, and distinct physical features such as facial dysmorphism or brachydactyly. Understanding that these synonyms and related disorders fall under F88 helps medical coders identify the appropriate ICD-10 code for patients exhibiting developmental delays that do not match standard classifications like autism or specific intellectual disabilities. Therefore, F88 serves as a crucial tool for documenting diverse and complex neurodevelopmental delays, including conditions associated with metabolic, genetic, or structural brain anomalies, assisting healthcare professionals in precise diagnosis coding.