F80.0
Billable

Phonological disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Phonological disorder?

ICD-10-CM F80.0 is the diagnosis code for Phonological disorder. This code falls under the section "Pervasive and specific developmental disorders" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1
â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for F80.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Dyslalia
  • Functional speech articulation disorder
  • Lalling
  • Lisping
  • Phonological developmental disorder
  • Speech articulation developmental disorder
  • Speech-sound disorder

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F80.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • speech articulation impairment due to aphasia NOS (R47.01)
  • speech articulation impairment due to apraxia (R48.2)

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in F80.0. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • speech articulation impairment due to hearing loss (F80.4)
  • speech articulation impairment due to intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
  • speech articulation impairment with expressive language developmental disorder (F80.1)
  • speech articulation impairment with mixed receptive expressive language developmental disorder (F80.2)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F80.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F80.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F80.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F80.0 mean?

F80.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Phonological disorder". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F80.0?

The parent code of F80.0 is F80 ("Specific developmental disorders of speech and language"). F80.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F80.0 in?

F80.0 is located in Section F80-F89 — "Pervasive and specific developmental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use F80.0?

Use F80.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Phonological disorder" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Phonological disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Phonological disorder is F80.0.

Can F80.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F80.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F80.0 in?

F80.0 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F80.0?

Type 1 Excludes for F80.0 include: speech articulation impairment due to aphasia NOS (R47.01); speech articulation impairment due to apraxia (R48.2).

Is F80.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, F80.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F80.0
Phonological disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F80-F89 — Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM