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 2007 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 315.9
Unspecified delay in development On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 315.9 can be accessed here. - Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia.
- Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)
- 315.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 315.9 contains 4 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 315.* hierarchy
315.9 also known as:- Developmental disorder NOS
- Learning disorder NOS
Index entries containing 315.9:- Delay, delayed
- development
- intellectual NEC
 315.9
Disorder - see also Disease- development, specific 315.9
- learning 315.9
Retardation- development, developmental, specific (see also Disorder, development, specific) 315.9
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