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F80 vs F94.0

F80 (Specific developmental disorders of speech and language) compared with F94.0 (Selective mutism), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).

Can these codes be reported together?

Yes, when both are documented. F94.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering F80: “specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

F80Specific developmental disorders of speech and languageF94.0Selective mutism
Billing statusNon-billable header

Report instead: F80.0, F80.1, F80.2, F80.4, F80.81

Billable
ClassificationF01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)F01-F99 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (F01-F99)
DefinitionSpecific developmental disorders of speech and language is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (F80).Selective mutism is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (F94.0).
Includes
Elective mutism

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources