F81.8 – Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
ICD-10-CM code
F81.8
- Code
F81.8(claims format:F818)- Description
- Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
- F81
Billable codes under F81.8
F81.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Related codes in F81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F81.8?
F81.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other developmental disorders of scholastic skills, in the block F80-F89 (Pervasive and specific developmental disorders).
Is F81.8 a billable code?
No. F81.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does F81.8 belong to?
It belongs to category F81 – Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.
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.