F81.8

Non-billable

Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills

F81.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other developmental disorders of scholastic skills. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F81.81 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F81
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is a learning disability? Learning disabilities are conditions that affect the ability to learn. They can cause problems with: Understanding what people are saying Speaking Reading Writing Doing math Paying attention Often, children have more than one kind of learning disability. They may also have another condition, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This can make learning even more of a…

Read more about Learning Disabilities at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

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". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F81.8 a billable code?
No — F81.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F81.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F81.8?
F81.8 has 2 more specific child codes, including F81.81, F81.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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