F70-F79: Intellectual Disabilities
ICD-10-CM 2027 block F70-F79 in chapter 5 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders) has 6 categories.
- F70 – Mild intellectual disabilities Billable code
- F71 – Moderate intellectual disabilities Billable code
- F72 – Severe intellectual disabilities Billable code
- F73 – Profound intellectual disabilities Billable code
- F78 – Other intellectual disabilities 2 billable codes
- F79 – Unspecified intellectual disabilities Billable code
Block notes
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83)
Code first:
- any associated physical or developmental disorders