F81 ICD-10-CM Code: Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
F81Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where F81 sits
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Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- 2
Section
Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89)
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Category F81
Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
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Code F81
Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills
Codes under F81
F81 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F81.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F81.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F81.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for F81.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for F81.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F81 mean?
F81 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.”
Is F81 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F81 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F81 located in ICD-10-CM?
F81 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Pervasive and specific developmental disorders (F80-F89) (F80–F89), under category F81, Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills.
What coding notes are listed for F81?
No inclusion terms are listed for F81 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.