F81.0

Billable

Specific reading disorder

F81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Specific reading disorder. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F81
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Includes

  • 'Backward reading'
  • Developmental dyslexia
  • Specific learning disorder, with impairment in reading
  • Specific reading retardation

Excludes1 — not coded here

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F81.0?
F81.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Specific reading disorder". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F81.0 a billable code?
Yes — F81.0 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from F81.0?
Excludes1 (not coded here): alexia NOS (R48.0); dyslexia NOS (R48.0).

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

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