Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM F80.4 is the diagnosis code for Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss. 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.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where F80.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, F80.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
F80.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of F80.4 is F80 ("Specific developmental disorders of speech and language"). F80.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.
F80.4 is located in Section F80-F89 — "Pervasive and specific developmental disorders" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use F80.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Speech and language development delay due to hearing loss is F80.4.
Yes, F80.4 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
F80.4 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, F80.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.