F70-F79: Intellectual Disabilities

ICD-10-CM 2027 block F70-F79 in chapter 5 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders) has 6 categories.

Block notes

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83)
Code first:
  • any associated physical or developmental disorders