Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81)
The ICD-10 code section F81 covers specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills, which represent difficulties in learning areas such as reading, math, and writing. These codes are used to identify and classify challenges like dyslexia, math disorder, and disorders affecting written expression.
Within the F81 category, F81.0 is used for specific reading disorder, commonly known as dyslexia or developmental reading disorder, addressing difficulties in reading skills. The code F81.2 applies to mathematics disorder, indicating challenges with arithmetic reasoning or number use. F81.81 identifies disorders of written expression, including trouble with writing or spelling. F81.89 refers to other mixed or unspecified scholastic skill disorders, while F81.9 is designated for unspecified developmental disorders of scholastic skills, covering various learning difficulties and developmental delays not otherwise specified. Understanding these ICD-10 codes for developmental scholastic disorders helps both healthcare providers and educators to accurately document and address specific learning challenges in children and adults.
Mental and behavioural disorders (F01–F99)
Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)
F81 Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
- F81.0 Specific reading disorder
- F81.2 Mathematics disorder
F81.8 Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills
- F81.81 Disorder of written expression
- F81.89 Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills
- F81.9 Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills (F81)
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Dyslexia
A cognitive disorder characterized by an impaired ability to comprehend written and printed words or phrases despite intact vision. This condition may be developmental or acquired. Developmental dyslexia is marked by reading achievement that falls substantially below that expected given the individual's chronological age, measured intelligence, and age-appropriate education. The disturbance in reading significantly interferes with academic achievement or with activities of daily living that require reading skills. (From DSM-IV)
Dyslexia, Acquired
A receptive visual aphasia characterized by the loss of a previously possessed ability to comprehend the meaning or significance of handwritten words, despite intact vision. This condition may be associated with posterior cerebral artery infarction (INFARCTION, POSTERIOR CEREBRAL ARTERY) and other BRAIN DISEASES.
