Is ICD-10-CM code F70-F79 billable?

No, F70-F79 (Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code F70-F79 belong to?

F70-F79 belongs to Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: F01–F99 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders).

F70-F79Not billable, use a more specific code below

Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)

chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Instructional notes

Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code

borderline intellectual functioning, IQ above 70 to 84 (R41.83)

Code first: code the underlying condition first, then this code

any associated physical or developmental disorders

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers psychological pain disorders, substance use, abuse, dependence and remission, factitious disorder including Munchausen by proxy, and dementia severity.

Pain disorders related to psychological factors (page 43)
Mental and behavioral disorders due to psychoactive substance use (page 43)
Factitious Disorder (page 44)
Dementia (page 45)

Read Section I.C.5 (page 43)

All codes under F70-F79

F70-F79 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

F70-F79 MS-DRGs

This code does not group to an MS-DRG as a principal diagnosis.

Other codes that refer to F70-F79

Notes on these codes point to F70-F79.

E00 Use Additional Code: code (F70-F79) to identify associated intellectual disabilities.
F80.0 Excludes2: speech articulation impairment due to intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
F80.1 Excludes2: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
F80.2 Excludes2: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
F82 Excludes2: lack of coordination secondary to intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
G93.45 Code Also: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
Q87.85 Code Also: intellectual disability (F70-F79)
Q87.87 Use Additional Code: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
Q87.88 Use Additional Code: intellectual disability (F70-F79)
Q90 Use Additional Code: code(s) to identify any associated degree of intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
Q93.52 Use Additional Code: degree of intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
QA0 Code Also: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
R41.83 Excludes1: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
Z15.1 Code Also: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)
Z81.0 Includes: Conditions classifiable to F70-F79
Z91.83 Code First: intellectual disabilities (F70-F79)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Developmental Disabilities

Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. These conditions can cause physical, learning, language, or behavior issues. They can include: