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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
F70-F79
Child Codes
1
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)
- borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- any associated physical or developmental disorders
Child Codes (1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code F78?
ICD-10-CM code F78 represents "Other intellectual disabilities". It 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.
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