F78 ICD-10-CM Code: Other intellectual disabilities
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
F78Other intellectual disabilities
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where F78 sits
- 1
Chapter 5
Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
- 2
Section
Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)
- 3
Category F78
Other intellectual disabilities
- 4
Code F78
Other intellectual disabilities
Codes under F78
F78 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for F78.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for F78.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for F78.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for F78.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for F78.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code F78 mean?
F78 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other intellectual disabilities.”
Is F78 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. F78 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is F78 located in ICD-10-CM?
F78 is listed in Chapter 5, Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99), within Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79) (F70–F79), under category F78, Other intellectual disabilities.
What coding notes are listed for F78?
No inclusion terms are listed for F78 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.