ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Speech delay: F80.9
The CDC title for "Speech delay" is F80 (Specific developmental disorders of speech and language), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is F80.9, Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under F80, then other CDC titles that name developmental disorder of speech and language
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- F80Specific developmental disorders of speech and languageHeader
- F80.0Phonological disorderBillable
- F80.1Expressive language disorderBillable
- F80.2Mixed receptive-expressive language disorderBillable
- F80.4Speech and language development delay due to hearing lossBillable
- F80.8Other developmental disorders of speech and languageHeader
- F80.81Childhood onset fluency disorderBillable
- F80.82Social pragmatic communication disorderBillable
- F80.89Other developmental disorders of speech and languageBillable
- F80.9Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecifiedBillable
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- F80.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category F80Every code under it
- Chapter 5Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
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- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Speech delay?
The CDC title for "Speech delay" is F80 (Specific developmental disorders of speech and language), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is F80.9, Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified.
Is F80.9 billable?
Yes. F80.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is F80.9 in?
Chapter 5. Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.