ICD-10-CM F72: Severe intellectual disabilities

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for F72

Severe intellectual disabilities

Coding Notes & Guidelines for F72

Inclusion Terms
  • IQ 20-25 to 35-40
  • Severe mental subnormality

About ICD-10-CM Code F72 (Severe intellectual disabilities)

ICD-10-CM code F72 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM F72 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about F72 - Severe intellectual disabilities. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Severe intellectual disabilities.