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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for developmental aphasia

F80.2

Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

✓ Billable / specific

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Aphasia (amnestic) (global) (nominal) (semantic) (syntactic) › developmental (receptive type)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding developmental aphasia

The ICD-10-CM code for developmental aphasia is F80.2 (Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on F80.2.

Within F80 (specific developmental disorders of speech and language), F80.2 is specifically for mixed receptive-expressive language disorder. Related codes cover Phonological disorder (F80.0), Expressive language disorder (F80.1), speech and language development delay due to hearing loss (F80.4), other developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.8) and developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified (F80.9).

Don't report F80.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: central auditory processing disorder (H93.25), dysphasia or aphasia NOS (R47.-), expressive language disorder (F80.1), expressive type dysphasia or aphasia (F80.1) and 1 more.

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of F80.2, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: acquired aphasia with epilepsy [Landau-Kleffner] (G40.80-), pervasive developmental disorders (F84.-), selective mutism (F94.0) and intellectual disabilities (F70-F79).

More specific developmental aphasia codes (official index)

  • expressive type F80.1 — Expressive language disorder
  • Wernicke's F80.2 — Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for F80.2)

  • central auditory processing disorder (H93.25)
  • dysphasia or aphasia NOS (R47.-)
  • expressive language disorder (F80.1)
  • expressive type dysphasia or aphasia (F80.1)
  • word deafness (H93.25)

Common questions about developmental aphasia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for developmental aphasia?

F80.2 — Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F80.1, F80.2.

What is the ICD-10 code for expressive type developmental aphasia?

F80.1 — Expressive language disorder.

What is the ICD-10 code for wernicke's developmental aphasia?

F80.2 — Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder.

Is F80.2 billable?

Yes. F80.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

Can F80.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict F80.2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is F80.2 a CC or MCC?

No. F80.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.