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 2026, 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.
Stuttering
A disturbance in the normal fluency and time patterning of speech that is inappropriate for the individual's age. This disturbance is characterized by frequent repetitions or prolongations of sounds or syllables. Various other types of speech dysfluencies may also be involved including interjections, broken words, audible or silent blocking, circumlocutions, words produced with an excess of physical tension, and monosyllabic whole word repetitions. Stuttering may occur as a developmental condition in childhood or as an acquired disorder which may be associated with BRAIN INFARCTIONS and other BRAIN DISEASES. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
About the F80 Code Range
The ICD-10 code group F80 is designated for specific developmental disorders of speech and language, covering various conditions that affect a child’s ability to communicate effectively. These codes capture a range of impairments from difficulty with speech sounds to challenges with expressing or understanding language.
Within this section, each code specifies a different speech or language disorder. For example, F80.0 represents phonological disorder, often referred to by terms like "articulatory dyspraxia" or "speech and phonology impairments," which involve trouble producing speech sounds correctly. F80.1 is expressive language disorder, sometimes known as "expressive dysphasia," where individuals have difficulty expressing themselves verbally. The mixed receptive-expressive language disorder (F80.2) denotes problems with both understanding and producing language. F80.4 describes speech and language delays caused by hearing loss. Other codes such as F80.81 (childhood onset fluency disorder, or stuttering) and F80.82 (social pragmatic communication disorder) address fluency and social use of language, respectively. For cases where the disorder does not fit these categories, codes like F80.8 or F80.89 are used, while F80.9 covers unspecified developmental speech and language disorders, including a wide range of related difficulties sometimes labeled as "specific language impairment" or "developmental speech delay." These codes assist healthcare providers and coders in precisely identifying and managing different developmental communication disorders.
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, 2025 through September 30, 2026. 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 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
