F81.2 Mathematics disorder

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The ICD-10-CM code for Mathematics disorder is F81.2 (FY2026). It is a billable, claim-ready diagnosis code.

Classification

Section
F80-F89: Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)
Category F81
7 codes (5 billable)
FY2026 Status
Stable since FY2024

Also Known As

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index entries that lead to F81.2:

  • Dyscalculia › developmental
  • Gerstmann's syndrome › developmental
  • Acalculia › developmental
  • Development › delayed › arithmetical skills
  • Disorder (of) › specific › arithmetical
  • Disorder (of) › developmental › arithmetical skills
  • Disorder (of) › learning (specific) › mathematics
  • Disorder (of) › developmental › learning › arithmetical
Excludes1
Not coded here. These conditions should NOT be coded together with F81.2.
  • acalculia NOS (R48.8)
Excludes2
Not included here. These conditions are coded elsewhere but may be coded together if applicable.
  • 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

  • Developmental acalculia
  • Developmental arithmetical disorder
  • Developmental Gerstmann's syndrome
  • Specific learning disorder, with impairment in mathematics

U.S. Hospital Utilization

  • An estimated 540 U.S. inpatient stays in 2023 included F81.2 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

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.5.a
Psychoactive substance use disorders (TOC entry)

b. Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use ................................... 43

— ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026, Section I.C.5.b

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

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Reviewed by Prajwal Shrestha, CPC, CRC
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) and Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) · AAPC Member ID 01997614 · About · Editorial policy · Content last reviewed: 2025-10-01

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