Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81) ICD-10-CM
The F81 code range covers specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 5 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the F81 Range 7 codes · 5 billable
- F81 Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skillsNon-billable
- F81.0 Specific reading disorder
- F81.2 Mathematics disorder
- F81.8 Other developmental disorders of scholastic skillsNon-billable
- F81.81 Disorder of written expression
- F81.89 Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills
- F81.9 Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
About the F81 Code Range
These developmental disorders affect school skills such as reading, math, and writing.
F81 separates them by skill. F81.0 identifies a specific reading disorder, and F81.2 identifies a mathematics disorder. Under F81.8, F81.81 identifies a disorder of written expression, while F81.89 identifies other developmental disorders of school skills. F81.9 identifies a developmental disorder of school skills that is unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F81 range?
Of the 7 codes in this range, 5 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the F81 range classify?
The range classifies specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
