ICD-10 Specific code F71: Moderate mental retardation

Specific codes in ICD-10 are unique alphanumeric designations used to identify and categorize diseases, disorders, and conditions. They consist of 3-5 characters, including both letters and numbers, that provide a high level of detail and specificity.

Translations

Language Translation
Flag for English language  English Moderate mental retardation
Flag for French language  French Retard mental moyen

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 V Mental and behavioural disorders
2 F70-F79 Mental retardation
3 F71 Moderate mental retardation

Contents

Code Title
F71.0 With the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviour
F71.1 Significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment
F71.8 Other impairments of behaviour
F71.9 Without mention of impairment of behaviour

Description

Approximate IQ range of 35 to 49 (in adults, mental age from 6 to under 9 years). Likely to result in marked developmental delays in childhood but most can learn to develop some degree of independence in self-care and acquire adequate communication and academic skills. Adults will need varying degrees of support to live and work in the community.

Also includes

Moderate mental subnormality

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