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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for disability

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Disability, disabilities”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding disability

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for disability; the code depends on the details below.

More specific disability codes (official index)

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  • intellectual F79 — Unspecified intellectual disabilities
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  • autistic features F84.9 — Pervasive developmental disorder, unspecified
  • pathogenic CHAMP1 (genetic) (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic HNRNPH2 (genetic) (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SATB2 (genetic) (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SETBP1 (genetic) (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic STXBP1 (genetic) (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SYNGAP1 (genetic) (variant) F78.A1 — SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability
  • autosomal dominant F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • autosomal recessive F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • genetic related F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • with
  • pathogenic CHAMP1 (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic HNRNPH2 (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SATB2 (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SETBP1 (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic STXBP1 (variant) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • pathogenic SYNGAP1 (variant) F78.A1 — SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability
  • specified NEC F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • SYNGAP1-related F78.A1 — SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability
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  • autosomal dominant mental retardation F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • autosomal recessive mental retardation F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • SATB2-associated syndrome F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • SETBP1 disorder F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • STXBP1 encephalopathy with epilepsy F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • X-linked mental retardation (syndromic) (Bain type) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • mild (I.Q.50-69) F70 — Mild intellectual disabilities
  • moderate (I.Q.35-49) F71 — Moderate intellectual disabilities
  • profound (I.Q. under 20) F73 — Profound intellectual disabilities
  • severe (I.Q.20-34) F72 — Severe intellectual disabilities
  • specified level NEC F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • SYNGAP1-related F78.A1 — SYNGAP1-related intellectual disability
  • X-linked (syndromic) (Bain type) F78.A9 — Other genetic related intellectual disability
  • knowledge acquisition F81.9 — Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
  • learning F81.9 — Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
  • limiting activities Z73.6 — Limitation of activities due to disability
  • spelling, specific F81.81 — Disorder of written expression

Common questions about disability ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for intellectual disability?

F79 — Unspecified intellectual disabilities.

What is the ICD-10 code for knowledge acquisition disability?

F81.9 — Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for learning disability?

F81.9 — Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for limiting activities disability?

Z73.6 — Limitation of activities due to disability.