ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for F79
Unspecified intellectual disabilities
Coding Notes & Guidelines for F79
Inclusion Terms
- Mental deficiency NOS
- Mental subnormality NOS
About ICD-10-CM Code F79 (Unspecified intellectual disabilities)
ICD-10-CM code F79 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 F79 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about F79 - Unspecified 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 Unspecified intellectual disabilities.