The ICD-10 code for Dyslexia is F81.0. In the ICD-9 coding system, Dyslexia is not specifically listed as a separate code. However, it can be classified under the broader category of "Specific Learning Disorder" with codes ranging from 315.00 to 315.9. Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty in reading, writing, and spelling despite normal intelligence.
Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties in reading and spelling despite normal intelligence and educational opportunities. In the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (ICD-10), dyslexia is classified under the category "Specific developmental disorders of scholastic skills" with the code F81.0. This code specifically refers to "specific reading disorder," which aligns with the diagnostic criteria for dyslexia.
Under the previous classification system, the ICD-9, dyslexia was not specifically listed as a separate disorder. Instead, it fell under the broader category of "Specific developmental disorders of speech and language" with the code 315.00. This code encompassed various disorders related to speech and language, including dyslexia.
It is important to note that the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 occurred on October 1, 2015, in the United States. Therefore, healthcare providers and institutions have been using the ICD-10 code F81.0 to classify dyslexia since then.
In summary, the ICD-10 code for dyslexia is F81.0, while the corresponding ICD-9 code used prior to October 2015 was 315.00. These codes assist healthcare professionals in accurately documenting and coding dyslexia diagnoses for billing, research, and statistical purposes.