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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dysgraphia

ICD-10 Coding for Dysgraphia

F81.81
R27.8

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for dysgraphia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Disorder of Written Expression
Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Written Expression
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dysgraphia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dysgraphia

Use ICD-10 code F81.81 for specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Specific learning disorder with impairment in written expression

Billable Code
F81.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of language-based writing impairments
documentation:
  • • Detailed assessment results supporting language impairment

Applicable To

  • • Language-based dysgraphia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies language impairment and differentiates from motor issues.

Other lack of coordination

Billable Code
R27.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
    documentation:

      Applicable To

      • • Motor dysgraphia

      Important Notes

      • • Document normal language testing to justify exclusion of F81.81.
      Ancillary Codes

      Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

      Z55.8

      Academic or educational problem

      Use to indicate academic underachievement related to dysgraphia.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What is the ICD-10 code for dysgraphia?

      The ICD-10 code for language-based dysgraphia is F81.81, while motor dysgraphia may be coded as R27.8.

      How is dysgraphia documented for ICD-10 coding?

      Dysgraphia documentation should include specific test results, differentiation from other conditions, and functional impacts on academic performance.

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