F70 ICD Code: Mild Mental Retardation

Mild intellectual disabilities involve limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior, often present from childhood.

F70

Details

ICD code:

F70

Range:

F70-F79

Category:

Mental, Behavioral and Neurodevelopmental disorders

Subcategory:

Intellectual disabilities

To what category of health conditions does the F70 ICD Code: Mild Mental Retardation apply?

Mild intellectual disabilities.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F70?

Underlying physical condition, if applicable, such as genetic disorder or medical condition contributing to the intellectual disabilities.

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F70?

Mild intellectual disabilities.

Clinical Information

Mild intellectual disabilities involve cognitive impairments that are evident in intellectual functioning significantly below average and limitations in adaptive functioning, such as conceptual, social, and practical skills. These impairments typically manifest before adulthood and impact various areas of daily life.

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