ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Intellectual disability: F79
The closest CDC title for "Intellectual disability" is F79, Unspecified intellectual disabilities. F79 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under F79, then other CDC titles that name unspecified intellectual disabilities
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Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Intellectual disability?
The closest CDC title for "Intellectual disability" is 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.