ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Disability, disabilities intellectual: F79
The ICD-10-CM index points "Disability, disabilities intellectual" to F79, Unspecified intellectual disabilities. F79 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- F78.A9autosomal dominant, Other genetic related intellectual disabilityBillable
- F78.A9autosomal recessive, Other genetic related intellectual disabilityBillable
- F78.A9genetic related, Other genetic related intellectual disabilityBillable
- F70mild (I.Q.50-69), Mild intellectual disabilitiesBillable
- F71moderate (I.Q.35-49), Moderate intellectual disabilitiesBillable
- F73profound (I.Q. under 20), Profound intellectual disabilitiesBillable
- F72severe (I.Q.20-34), Severe intellectual disabilitiesBillable
- F78.A9specified level NEC, Other genetic related intellectual disabilityBillable
- F78.A1SYNGAP1-related, SYNGAP1-related intellectual disabilityBillable
- F78.A9X-linked (syndromic) (Bain type), Other genetic related intellectual disabilityBillable
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- F79 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Chapter 5Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders
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- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Disability, disabilities intellectual?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Disability, disabilities intellectual" to F79, Unspecified intellectual disabilities. F79 is a billable code.
Is F79 billable?
Yes. F79 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What chapter is F79 in?
Chapter 5. Mental, behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.