Is ICD-10-CM code F71 billable?

Yes, F71 (Moderate intellectual disabilities) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, valid for reimbursement on HIPAA-covered transactions for FY2026.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code F71 belong to?

F71 belongs to Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: F01–F99 (Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders).

F71Billable

Moderate intellectual disabilities

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental Disorders·Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)·category·FY 2026

CH5 Parent Instructions

Includes

disorders of psychological development

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)

F70-F79 Parent Instructions

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

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

Code First

any associated physical or developmental disorders

Instructional Notes

Includes

IQ level 35-40 to 50-55
Moderate mental subnormality

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH5Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)

F70-F79Intellectual Disabilities (F70-F79)

F71Moderate intellectual disabilitiesBillable

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 884

Organic Disturbances and Intellectual Disability