ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F81
Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- alexia NOS (R48.0)
- dyslexia NOS (R48.0)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
acalculia NOS (R48.8)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- arithmetical difficulties associated with a reading disorder (F81.0)
- arithmetical difficulties associated with a spelling disorder (F81.81)
- arithmetical difficulties due to inadequate teaching (Z55.8)
Inclusion Terms
- 'Backward reading'
- Developmental dyslexia
- Specific learning disorder, with impairment in reading
- Specific reading retardation
Inclusion Terms
- Developmental acalculia
- Developmental arithmetical disorder
- Developmental Gerstmann's syndrome
- Specific learning disorder, with impairment in mathematics
Inclusion Terms
- Specific learning disorder, with impairment in written expression
- Specific spelling disorder
Inclusion Terms
- Knowledge acquisition disability NOS
- Learning disability NOS
- Learning disorder NOS
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for F81):
About ICD-10-CM Code F81 (Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills)
ICD-10-CM code F81 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F81 - Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.