F78Header code — not billable

Other intellectual disabilities

Chapter
5. Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders
Category
F78
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category F78

F78.AOther genetic related intellectual disabilitiesF78.A1SYNGAP1-related intellectual disabilityYesF78.A9Other genetic related intellectual disabilityYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F78?

F78 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other intellectual disabilities.

Is F78 a billable code?

No. F78 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is F78 in?

F78 falls under Chapter 5: Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.

When did F78 become effective?

F78 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to F78?

F78 belongs to category F78, which includes 3 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.