F81.9 – Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
ICD-10-CM code
F81.9
- Code
F81.9(claims format:F819)- Description
- Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
- 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
- F81
Notes for F81.9
Applicable to:
- Knowledge acquisition disability NOS
- Learning disability NOS
- Learning disorder NOS
Index terms for F81.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Learning defect
- Problem, learning
- Disorder, learning
- Disorder, developmental, learning
- Disability, disabilities, learning
- Disorder, psychogenic NOS, learning
- Development, delayed, learning skill
- Delay, delayed, development, learning
- Delay, delayed, development, intellectual
- Disability, disabilities, knowledge acquisition
Related codes in F81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code F81.9?
F81.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified, in the block F80-F89 (Pervasive and specific developmental disorders).
Is F81.9 a billable code?
Yes. F81.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does F81.9 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.