F81Header code — not billable

Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F81
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F81

F81.0Specific reading disorderYesF81.2Mathematics disorderYesF81.8Other developmental disorders of scholastic skillsF81.81Disorder of written expressionYesF81.89Other developmental disorders of scholastic skillsYesF81.9Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F81?

F81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.

Is F81 a billable code?

No. F81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F81 in?

F81 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F81 become effective?

F81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F81?

F81 belongs to category F81, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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