ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F98.5
Adult onset fluency disorder
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F98.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- childhood onset fluency disorder (F80.81)
- dysphasia (R47.02)
- fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere (R47.82)
- fluency disorder (stuttering) following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -23)
- tic disorders (F95.-)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code F98.5 (Adult onset fluency disorder)
ICD-10-CM code F98.5 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 F98.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F98.5 - Adult onset fluency disorder. 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 Adult onset fluency disorder.