F80.81 – Childhood onset fluency disorder

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pervasive and specific developmental disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code F80.81
Code
F80.81 (claims format: F8081)
Description
Childhood onset fluency disorder
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
Block
F80-F89 Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
Parent codes
F80 › F80.8

Notes for F80.81

Applicable to:
  • Cluttering NOS
  • Stuttering NOS
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • adult onset fluency disorder (F98.5)
  • fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere (R47.82)
  • fluency disorder (stuttering) following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -23)

Index terms for F80.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in F80.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F80.81?

F80.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for childhood onset fluency disorder, in the block F80-F89 (Pervasive and specific developmental disorders).

Is F80.81 a billable code?

Yes. F80.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does F80.81 belong to?

It belongs to category F80 – Specific developmental disorders of speech and language.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.