ICD-10 Specific code F73: Profound 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 Profound mental retardation
Flag for French language  French Retard mental profond

Hierarchical position

Level Code Title
1 V Mental and behavioural disorders
2 F70-F79 Mental retardation
3 F73 Profound mental retardation

Contents

Code Title
F73.0 With the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviour
F73.1 Significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatment
F73.8 Other impairments of behaviour
F73.9 Without mention of impairment of behaviour

Description

IQ under 20 (in adults, mental age below 3 years). Results in severe limitation in self-care, continence, communication and mobility.

Also includes

Profound mental subnormality

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