F80.9 Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
The ICD-10-CM code for Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified is F80.9 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.
Classification
- Section
- F80-F89: Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)
- Category F80
- 10 codes (8 billable)
- FY2026 Status
- Stable since FY2024
Also Known As
ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to F80.9:
- Problem (with) (related to) › language (developmental)
- Disorder (of) › communication
- Disorder (of) › language (developmental)
- Problem (with) (related to) › communication (developmental)
- Delay, delayed › development › language
- Defect, defective › speech › developmental
- Development › delayed › speech
- Delay, delayed › development › speech
Inclusion Terms
- Communication disorder NOS
- Language disorder NOS
U.S. Hospital Utilization
- An estimated 22,840 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included F80.9 among the documented diagnoses.
Source: National Inpatient Sample (NIS), Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, 2016–2023. National survey-weighted estimates.
Official Coding Guidelines
Pain disorders related to psychological factors (TOC entry)a. Pain disorders related to psychological factors ..................................................................... 43
Psychoactive substance use disorders (TOC entry)b. Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use ................................... 43
Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026