F78
Non-billableOther intellectual disabilities
Other intellectual disabilities
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- disorders of psychological development
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- any associated physical or developmental disorders
Child Codes (1)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other intellectual disabilities?
The ICD-10-CM code for other intellectual disabilities is F78. The full clinical description is "Other intellectual disabilities". F78 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F78 mean?
ICD-10-CM code F78 represents “Other intellectual disabilities”. It is classified under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is F78 a billable code?
No, F78 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under F78.
What chapter is F78 in?
F78 is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F78?
F78 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83).
What are the subcategories under F78?
F78 has 1 child code, including: F78.A (Other genetic related intellectual disabilities).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F78?
F78 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C3263954. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does F78 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other intellectual disabilities affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of F78?
F78 maps to the ICD-11 code: 6A00.Z (Disorders of intellectual development, unspecified).
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