ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F78
Other intellectual disabilities
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F78
Code Also
- , if applicable, any associated:
- autism spectrum disorder (F84.0)
- autistic disorder (F84.0)
- encephalopathy (G93.4-)
- epilepsy and recurrent seizures (G40.-)
- other pervasive developmental disorders (F84.8)
- pervasive developmental disorder, NOS (F84.9)
Code Also
, if applicable, any associated disorders
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for F78):
About ICD-10-CM Code F78 (Other intellectual disabilities)
ICD-10-CM code F78 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 F78 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F78 - Other 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 Other intellectual disabilities.