F78.A
Non-billableOther genetic related intellectual disabilities
Other genetic related 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)
- 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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other genetic related intellectual disabilities?
The ICD-10-CM code for other genetic related intellectual disabilities is F78.A. The full clinical description is "Other genetic related intellectual disabilities". F78.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code F78.A mean?
ICD-10-CM code F78.A represents "Other genetic related 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 a billable code?
No, F78.A is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under F78.A.
What chapter is F78.A in?
F78.A is in Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (codes F01-F99).
What codes cannot be used with F78.A?
F78.A 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.A?
F78.A has 2 child codes, including: F78.A1 (SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability), F78.A9 (Other genetic related intellectual disability).
What are the UMLS CUIs for F78.A?
F78.A is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C5539141. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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