To what category of health conditions does the ICD code F79 Unspecified intellectual disabilities apply?

Unspecified intellectual disabilities.

What are the instruction guides for coding priority for ICD code F79?

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

What disorders are encompassed within ICD code F79?

Unspecified intellectual disabilities.

Clinical Information

Unspecified intellectual disabilities involve cognitive impairments without further specification of severity or features. These disabilities may present with limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive skills, impacting various areas of daily life, but the specific details are not provided.

Additional Codes may apply