SNOMED CT Concept for Developmental Coordination Disorder

Clean coding starts with the right concept ID — here is the SNOMED CT mapping for Developmental Coordination Disorder, alongside its ICD-11 home.

In short

In SNOMED CT, Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is represented by the concept Developmental coordination disorder (disorder), SCTID 26483008, within the clinical-finding/disorder hierarchy. It is the canonical term for the motor-skills disorder historically termed specific developmental disorder of motor function. In ICD-11, the corresponding entity is 6A04 Developmental motor coordination disorder, sitting under neurodevelopmental disorders. Always verify the active concept and any retirement or replacement notes against your current SNOMED CT release, as identifiers are governed by SNOMED International.

Coding and crosswalk notes

• SNOMED CT: Developmental coordination disorder (disorder) — SCTID 26483008; synonym specific developmental disorder of motor function. Use the fully specified name for record clarity.
• ICD-11 MMS: 6A04 Developmental motor coordination disorder — characterised by significant delay in acquisition of gross and fine motor skills and impairment in coordinated motor execution, with onset in the developmental period, not solely explained by intellectual developmental disorder, visual impairment, or a neurological condition affecting movement.
• Mapping discipline: SNOMED-to-ICD-11 maps are version-dependent; confirm against the live release rather than a cached value before committing to an EHR or claims workflow.
• Differential at coding time: distinguish from cerebral palsy and from coordination difficulty secondary to a defined neurological lesion, which carry their own concepts.

The Pinnacle way

Developmental measurement supports care planning; diagnosis requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional., under qualified clinician care — coding follows the clinical formulation, never the reverse. For functional assessment and intervention pathways, see our occupational therapy service and how the AbilityScore® is established, or explore the wider Pinnacle network.

Trusted sources

SNOMED International browser for the active concept identifier; WHO ICD-11 for the Foundation and MMS entity 6A04 and its clinical descriptors.

Next step — Confirm the live SCTID in your current SNOMED CT release, then map to ICD-11 6A04 for cross-system reporting.

This is general information, not a diagnosis — individual assessment and diagnosis require an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.