ICD-10 F70: Mild intellectual disability
Using ICD-10 F70 on a Superbill
ICD-10 code F70 (Mild intellectual disability) is a intellectual disabilities code used on superbills for mental health therapy billing. Insurance companies require at least one ICD-10 code per superbill to process a reimbursement claim.
CPT Codes Commonly Used With F70
Common CPT codes paired with ICD-10 F70 include 90837 (60-min psychotherapy), 90834 (45-min psychotherapy), and 90791 (initial psychiatric evaluation). The CPT code reflects the service rendered, not the diagnosis.
Clinical Criteria
Deficits in intellectual functions (reasoning, problem solving, planning, abstract thinking, judgment, learning) confirmed by clinical assessment AND standardized testing (IQ approximately 50–69). Deficits in adaptive functioning causing failure to meet developmental and sociocultural standards for personal independence. Onset during developmental period.
DSM-5 Cross-Reference
DSM-5 317 — Intellectual Disability, Mild