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ICD Hub / Mental, behavioural or neurodevelopmental disorders (F01–F99) / 6A01.23 - Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment
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for 6A01.23 - Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment
Teodor Jurukovski January 1, 1970
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Understanding Developmental Language Disorder, with Other Specified Language Impairment

Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment (ICD-11 code 6A01.23) is a condition characterised by persistent difficulties in the acquisition, understanding, production, or use of language. These challenges emerge during the developmental period and lead to significant limitations in an individual's ability to communicate effectively. This specific classification is used when the pattern of language deficits does not fit neatly into other defined categories of developmental language disorder.

Recognising the Signs of Specified Language Impairment

Individuals with developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment may exhibit a range of communication challenges. Key indicators include persistent difficulties in acquiring, comprehending, producing, or using spoken or signed language. These deficits arise during early development and result in marked limitations in communication abilities. The presentation is unique, meaning the specific pattern of language deficits is not adequately described by other developmental language disorder classifications.

How Developmental Language Disorder, with Other Specified Language Impairment is Diagnosed

Diagnosing developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment involves identifying persistent deficits in language acquisition, understanding, production, or use that originate during the developmental period. The diagnosis is confirmed when these difficulties cause significant communication limitations and the specific pattern of deficits is not fully captured by other, more specific, developmental language disorder categories. This diagnosis is distinct from other neurodevelopmental disorders or sensory impairments.

ICD-11 Coding for Developmental Language Disorder, with Other Specified Language Impairment

The official ICD-11 code for Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment is 6A01.23. This code is used for accurate medical record documentation and billing when a patient presents with a language disorder whose specific deficit pattern is not otherwise specified within the ICD-11 classification of developmental language disorders. It falls under the broader category of Developmental speech or language disorders (6A01).

Alternative Names for 6A01.23

While the official ICD-11 terminology is Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment, this condition may also be referred to by terms such as: * Specified developmental language disorder * Developmental language disorder, unspecified pattern * Language impairment, specified type

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICD-11 classification meaning of 6A01.23?
ICD-11 code 6A01.23, Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment, is characterized by persistent difficulties in the acquisition, understanding, production, or use of language (spoken or signed) that arise during the developmental period and cause significant limitations in the individual’s ability to communicate. The pattern of specific deficits in language abilities is not adequately captured by any of the other developmental language disorder categories.
How is 'Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment' (6A01.23) defined in ICD-11?
This ICD-11 category describes persistent deficits in the acquisition, understanding, production, or use of language that arise during the developmental period and cause significant limitations in communication. The language deficits are markedly below what would be expected given the individual’s age and are not explained by another neurodevelopmental disorder or a sensory impairment or neurological condition. This specific code is used when the pattern of deficits is not adequately captured by other defined developmental language disorder categories.
When is the ICD-11 code 6A01.23 used for documentation?
Code 6A01.23 is used when a patient exhibits persistent difficulties in language acquisition, understanding, production, or use that arise during the developmental period, result in significant communication limitations, and do not precisely fit into other specific categories of developmental language disorder. It is applied when the specific pattern of language deficits is not adequately described by other codes within the 6A01 category.
What is the broader ICD-11 classification for 6A01.23?
ICD-11 code 6A01.23, Developmental language disorder, with other specified language impairment, is a subcategory of 6A01, Developmental speech or language disorders, which itself falls under the main classification group 6A0, Neurodevelopmental disorders.
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