F81.9

Applicable To

• Knowledge acquisition disability NOS

• Learning disability NOS

• Learning disorder NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Developmental academic disorder

• Learning difficulties

• Nonverbal learning disorder

Clinical Information

• A group of disorders that affect a person’s ability to learn or process specific types of information which is in contrast to his/her apparent level of intellect.

• According to United States Federal legislation, disabilities involved in understanding or using language, manifested in impaired listening, thinking, talking, reading, writing, or arithmetic skills. Includes perceptual handicaps, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, and developmental aphasia. Compare learning disorders.

• According to United States Federal legislation, learning problems that are due to visual, hearing, or motor handicaps, mental retardation, emotional disturbance or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. Compare learning disabilities.

• Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual’s perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.

• Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual’s perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills; may result from organic or psychological conditions.

• Learning disorders affect how a person understands, remembers and responds to new information. People with learning disorders may have problems

Details

• F81.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM F81.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of F81.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 F81.9 may differ.