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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nonverbal Learning Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Nonverbal Learning Disorder

F81.9

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

Also Known as:
NVLD
Nonverbal Learning Disability
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Use ICD-10 code F81.9 for developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified

Billable Code
F81.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented VIQ-PIQ discrepancy and absence of ASD traits
coding:
  • • Use as secondary code if ASD is present

Applicable To

  • • Nonverbal Learning Disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific deficits and standardized test results.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F90.9

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, unspecified

Use when NVLD coexists with ADHD symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

The ICD-10 code for Nonverbal Learning Disorder is F81.9, which is used for developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified.

Can F81.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?

F81.9 should not be used as a principal diagnosis if Autism Spectrum Disorder is present; use F84.0 instead.

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