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F78.A

Non-billable

Other genetic related intellectual disabilities

F78.A is the ICD-10-CM code for Other genetic related intellectual disabilities. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as F78.A1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
F01-F99
Parent
F78
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are developmental disabilities? Developmental disabilities are conditions that are usually present at birth. They can affect a child's growth and development. These conditions can cause physical, learning, language, or behavior issues. They can include: Learning disabilities . These conditions affect the ability to learn. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This is a disorder that affects behavior, communication,…

Read more about Developmental Disabilities at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code F78.A?
F78.A is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other genetic related intellectual disabilities". It falls under F01-F99 Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders.
Is F78.A a billable code?
No — F78.A is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as F78.A1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of F78.A?
F78.A has 2 more specific child codes, including F78.A1, F78.A9.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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