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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Global Developmental Delay

ICD-10 Coding for Global Developmental Delay

F88

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

Also Known as:
GDD
Developmental Delay
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Global Developmental Delay

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Global Developmental Delay

Use ICD-10 code F88 for other disorders of psychological development, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other disorders of psychological development

Billable Code
F88
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Delays in two or more developmental domains in children under 5 years.
documentation:
  • • Specific documentation of affected domains and standardized test results.

Applicable To

  • • Global developmental delay

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the developmental domains affected and includes results from standardized assessments.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R62.50

Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development

Use when specific criteria for F88 are not met.

F82

Specific developmental disorder of motor function

Use for isolated motor delays without other domain involvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for global developmental delay?

The ICD-10 code for global developmental delay is F88, used for children under 5 with delays in two or more developmental domains.

When should F88 be used?

F88 should be used for children under 5 years with delays in multiple developmental domains, supported by standardized test results.

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