F71
Moderate intellectual disabilities
F71 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for moderate intellectual disabilities. It is part of the FY2027 code set, effective October 1, 2026. The Alphabetic Index lists it under 3 entries. Its coding notes include a Code first instruction, 1 Excludes1 entry and 1 Excludes2 entry.
Code first
If the underlying condition listed here is present and known, sequence it first.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- any associated physical or developmental disorders
Excludes1
Not coded here. The listed conditions generally should not be reported together.
Excludes2
Not included here. Both codes may be reported if the patient has both conditions.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Care settings
How CMS programs treat this code. These are CMS claim edits and list entries, not coverage or eligibility rules.
Home Health Primary
Accepted as the primary (principal) diagnosis on a home health claim. The Home Health Grouper assigns it to the Behavioral Health clinical group.
Source: CMS Home Health Grouper Software v07.2.26, effective October 1, 2026IPF Primary
IPF MS-DRG adjustment. A principal diagnosis of this code groups to this MS-DRG:
| MS-DRG | Description | Factor |
|---|---|---|
| 884 | Organic disturbances & intellectual disabilities | 1.08 |
IPF Comorbidity
On the CMS IPF comorbidity list.
| Comorbidity category | Factor |
|---|---|
| Developmental Disabilities | 1.04 |
Includes
Further defines or gives examples of the content of the category.
Also from chapter/block level (1 note)
- disorders of psychological development
Inclusion terms
Conditions classified to this code.
- IQ level 35-40 to 50-55
- Moderate mental subnormality
Alphabetic Index terms
Terms the official Alphabetic Index lists for this code. 3 entries