ICD Code F80.2

ICD code F80.2 is a diagnostic code used to identify a mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, which is a condition where an individual has difficulties both understanding (receptive) and using (expressive) spoken language. This disorder can affect a person's ability to comprehend language, follow instructions, and communicate effectively, impacting their social and academic performance.

1. Delayed Language Development: The individual exhibits significant delays in both understanding (receptive) and producing (expressive) language compared to peers.

2. Difficulty Understanding Language: There is a noticeable struggle in comprehending spoken language, including following directions, understanding questions, or grasping the meaning of words and sentences.

3. Limited Vocabulary: The individual has a restricted vocabulary for their age, impacting their ability to express thoughts and ideas effectively.

4. Challenges in Sentence Formation: There are difficulties in constructing sentences, which may include incorrect grammar, incomplete sentences, or disorganized speech.

5. Problems with Language Processing: The individual may have trouble processing and integrating auditory information, leading to misunderstandings or slow responses in conversation.

6. Impaired Social Communication: The language disorder affects social interactions, as the individual may struggle to engage in age-appropriate conversations or understand social cues.

7. Academic Impact: The language difficulties significantly interfere with academic performance, particularly in subjects that require strong language skills, such as reading and writing.

8. Exclusion of Other Disorders: The language impairment is not attributable to hearing loss, intellectual disability, neurological disorders, or lack of exposure to language.

9. Persistent Symptoms: The symptoms are persistent and not a temporary phase, requiring a comprehensive evaluation by a qualified professional to confirm the diagnosis.

For the ICD code F80.2, which pertains to mixed receptive-expressive language disorder, the relevant CPT codes that may be applicable for treatment include:

1. 92507 - Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; individual.

2. 92508 - Treatment of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing disorder; group, two or more individuals.

3. 92523 - Evaluation of speech sound production with evaluation of language comprehension and expression.

4. 92524 - Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance.

These CPT codes are typically used by healthcare providers to document and bill for services related to the evaluation and treatment of language disorders. It is important for providers to ensure that the selected CPT codes accurately reflect the services provided to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with healthcare regulations.

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