What is the ICD-10 code for fine motor delay?

The ICD-10 code for fine motor delay is F82, which is used for specific developmental disorders of motor function.

How do you document fine motor delay?

Document fine motor delay by specifying the type of delay, age of onset, and functional impacts, including specific tasks the child struggles with.

ICD-10 Coding for Fine Motor Delay(F82, R62.50)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for fine motor delay, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls. Ensure accurate coding and billing with our comprehensive guide.

Also known as:

Developmental Coordination DisorderDyspraxia

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Fine Motor Delay

F01-F99Primary Range

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
F82	Specific developmental disorder of motor function	Use when there is an isolated fine motor delay without an underlying condition.	Peabody Developmental Motor Scales ≤15% Beery VMI ≤10th percentile
R62.50	Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood	Use when fine motor delay is part of a broader developmental delay.	Global developmental assessments

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Specific developmental disorder of motor function

F82Billable

Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

R62.50Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unspecified disorder of psychological developmentF89

Specific developmental disorder of motor functionF82

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Fine Motor Delay.

Vague documentation such as 'motor delay'.

Impact

Clinical: Leads to misdiagnosis or inappropriate treatment., Regulatory: May result in coding audits., Financial: Affects reimbursement accuracy.

Mitigation

Use specific terms like 'fine motor delay'., Document specific examples of motor tasks.

Using F82 when the delay is due to a known condition like cerebral palsy.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can affect DRG assignments., Compliance: May trigger audits for incorrect coding., Data Quality: Leads to inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Code the underlying condition first, such as cerebral palsy (G80.x).

Documentation specificity

Impact

Lack of specific examples of motor tasks can trigger audits.

Mitigation

Include detailed descriptions of motor tasks and assessment results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Primary Code

F82

Specific developmental disorder of motor function

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