F80.2
Billable

Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

Billable / Specific Code

What is Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder?

ICD-10-CM F80.2 is the diagnosis code for Mixed receptive-expressive language 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 F80.2

✅ This Code Includes

  • Developmental dysphasia or aphasia, receptive type
  • Developmental Wernicke's aphasia

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F80.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • central auditory processing disorder (H93.25)
  • dysphasia or aphasia NOS (R47.-)
  • expressive language disorder (F80.1)
  • expressive type dysphasia or aphasia (F80.1)
  • word deafness (H93.25)

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

The following conditions are not included in F80.2. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • acquired aphasia with epilepsy [Landau-Kleffner] (G40.80-)
  • pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-)
  • selective mutism (F94.0)
  • intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F80.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is F80.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, F80.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does F80.2 mean?

F80.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mixed receptive-expressive language 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 F80.2?

The parent code of F80.2 is F80 ("Specific developmental disorders of speech and language"). F80.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F80.2 in?

F80.2 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 F80.2?

Use F80.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mixed receptive-expressive language 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 Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder is F80.2.

Can F80.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, F80.2 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is F80.2 in?

F80.2 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F80.2?

Type 1 Excludes for F80.2 include: central auditory processing disorder (H93.25); dysphasia or aphasia NOS (R47.-); expressive language disorder (F80.1) and more.

Is F80.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, F80.2 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
F80.2
Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Billable / Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F80-F89 — Pervasive and specific developmental disorders
2026 ICD-10-CM