ICD-10 Specific code F72: Severe 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 Severe mental retardation
Flag for French language  French Retard mental grave

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 V Mental and behavioural disorders
2 F70-F79 Mental retardation
3 F72 Severe mental retardation

Contents

Code Title
F72.0 With the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviour
F72.1 Significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment
F72.8 Other impairments of behaviour
F72.9 Without mention of impairment of behaviour

Description

Approximate IQ range of 20 to 34 (in adults, mental age from 3 to under 6 years). Likely to result in continuous need of support.

Also includes

Severe mental subnormality

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