F80

Non-billable

Specific developmental disorders of speech and language

F80 is the ICD-10-CM code for Specific developmental disorders of speech and language. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F80.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Disorders in which normal patterns of language acquisition are disturbed from the early stages of development. The conditions are not directly attributable to neurological or speech mechanism abnormalities, sensory impairments, mental retardation, or environmental factors. Specific developmental disorders of speech and language are often followed by associated problems, such as difficulties in reading and spelling, abnormalities in interpersonal relationships, and emotional and behavioural disorders.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F80?
F80 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Specific developmental disorders of speech and language". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F80 a billable code?
No — F80 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F80.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F80?
F80 has 6 more specific child codes, including F80.0, F80.1, F80.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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