Specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80) ICD-10-CM
The F80 code range covers specific developmental disorders of speech and language with 10 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 8 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 F80 Range 10 codes · 8 billable
- F80 Specific developmental disorders of speech and languageNon-billable
- F80.0 Phonological disorder
- F80.1 Expressive language disorder
- F80.2 Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F80.4 Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss
- F80.8 Other developmental disorders of speech and languageNon-billable
- F80.81 Childhood onset fluency disorder
- F80.82 Social pragmatic communication disorder
- F80.89 Other developmental disorders of speech and language
- F80.9 Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the F80 range.
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder
Disturbances in the normal fluency and time patterning of speech that are inappropriate for the individual's age and language skills. (DSM-V)
Expressive Language Disorder
A disorder characterized by an impairment in the development of an individual's expressive language which is in contrast to his/her nonverbal intellect and receptive language development. The impairment may be acquired (i.e., due to a brain lesion or head trauma) or developmental (i.e., no known neurological insult).
Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
A disorder characterized by an impairment in the development of an individual's expressive and receptive language capabilities which is in contrast to his/her nonverbal intellect. The impairment may be acquired (i.e., due to a brain lesion or head trauma) or developmental (i.e., no known neurological insult).
Speech Sound Disorder
Persistent difficulty with speech sound production such that it interferes with verbal communication.
About the F80 Code Range
These disorders involve the development of speech or language, including speech sounds and understanding or expressing language.
The subdivisions distinguish the part of communication affected. F80.0 concerns speech sounds. F80.1 concerns expressing language, while F80.2 combines understanding and expressing language. F80.4 identifies speech and language development delay due to hearing loss.
Under F80.8, the codes distinguish childhood-onset fluency disorder (F80.81), social communication disorder (F80.82), and other developmental speech and language disorders (F80.89). F80.9 leaves the developmental speech and language disorder unspecified.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the F80 range?
Of the 10 codes in this range, 8 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 F80 range classify?
The range classifies specific developmental disorders of speech and language. 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.
