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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Dyslexia

ICD-10 Coding for Dyslexia

F81.0
R48.0

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

Also Known as:
Specific Reading Disorder
Developmental Dyslexia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Dyslexia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Dyslexia

Use ICD-10 code F81.0 for specific reading disorder, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Specific reading disorder

Billable Code
F81.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Persistent reading difficulties with standardized test scores below 85.
coding:
  • • Do not use for acquired dyslexia.

Applicable To

  • • Developmental dyslexia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific reading deficits and excludes other causes.

Dyslexia and alexia

Billable Code
R48.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Sudden onset post-neurological event
  • • Intact prior reading ability

Applicable To

  • • Acquired dyslexia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the neurological event and prior reading ability.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F80.9

Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

Use when there are comorbid speech/language deficits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dyslexia?

The ICD-10 code for developmental dyslexia is F81.0, which covers specific reading disorders. For acquired dyslexia, use R48.0.

How do you document dyslexia for coding?

Document dyslexia by detailing specific reading deficits, standardized test scores, and symptom duration of at least six months.

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