F06.7
Non-Billable

Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition?

ICD-10-CM F06.7 is the diagnosis code for Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition. This code falls under the section "Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions" within Chapter 5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for F06.7

✅ This Code Includes

  • Mild neurocognitive impairment due to a known physiological condition

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as F06.7. They are mutually exclusive:

  • age related cognitive decline (R41.81)
  • altered mental status (R41.82)
  • cerebral degeneration (G31.9)
  • change in mental status (R41.82)
  • cognitive deficits following (sequelae of) cerebral hemorrhage or infarction (I69.01-I69.11-, I69.21-I69.31-, I69.81- I69.91-)
  • dementia (F01.-, F02.-, F03.-)
  • mild cognitive impairment due to unknown or unspecified etiology (G31.84)
  • neurologic neglect syndrome (R41.4)
  • personality change, nonpsychotic (F68.8)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where F06.7 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 2 entries
F06.70Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition without behavioral disturbanceBillableF06.71Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition with behavioral disturbanceBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is F06.7 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, F06.7 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does F06.7 mean?

F06.7 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of F06.7?

The parent code of F06.7 is F06 ("Other mental disorders due to known physiological condition"). F06.7 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is F06.7 in?

F06.7 is located in Section F01-F09 — "Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions" within Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of F06.7?

F06.7 has 2 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: F06.70, F06.71.

When should I use F06.7?

Use F06.7 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition?

The ICD-10-CM code for Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition is F06.7.

Can F06.7 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, F06.7 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is F06.7 in?

F06.7 is in Chapter 5 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from F06.7?

Type 1 Excludes for F06.7 include: age related cognitive decline (R41.81); altered mental status (R41.82); cerebral degeneration (G31.9) and more.

Is F06.7 valid for 2026?

Yes, F06.7 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
F06.7
Mild neurocognitive disorder due to known physiological condition
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
5 — Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders (F01-F99)
F01-F09 — Mental disorders due to known physiological conditions
2026 ICD-10-CM