ICD-10 Code F80.82 – Social pragmatic communication disorder (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code F80.82 – Social pragmatic communication disorder
What it is
Use this code for a disorder of communication in which a person has difficulty using language appropriately in social settings. The problem is with social use of language, not with basic speech sounds or general language structure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features include trouble following conversational rules, adjusting language to the listener or setting, and understanding implied meaning. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use F80.82 when the record documents a diagnosed social pragmatic communication disorder and the clinician describes impairment in social communication. You may also use it when the note clearly separates this condition from autism spectrum disorder or another primary language disorder. Check documentation if the diagnosis is uncertain.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general speech delay, articulation problems, or language impairment without social-pragmatic deficits. Do not assign it when the documented diagnosis is another condition.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider documents social communication impairment specifically, because this code is not a catch-all for communication delay.