What ICD-10 codes are used for intellectual disability?
Intellectual disability, a condition characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behaviors, is classified by specific ICD-10-CM codes. Here are ten commonly used codes for Intellectual Disability, along with brief clinical descriptions:
- F70: Mild intellectual disabilities: Used for individuals with mild intellectual disability, characterized by intellectual functioning deficits and limitations in adaptive behaviors. Individuals typically have an IQ of 50-55 to 70 and may achieve academic and social skills with minimal support.
- F71: Moderate intellectual disabilities: Used for individuals with moderate intellectual disability, involving more pronounced intellectual and adaptive functioning limitations. These individuals often require supervised care and support with daily living activities and have an IQ level of IQ level 35-40 to 50-55.
- F72: Severe intellectual disabilities: Used for individuals with severe intellectual disability, marked by significant cognitive impairmentsand limited communication skills and have an IQ level of 20-25 to 35-40. They generally need continuous assistance with basic self-care and daily tasks.
- F73: Profound intellectual disabilities: Used for individuals with profound intellectual disability, involving extreme limitations in intellectual and adaptive functioning. These individuals require intensive and lifelong support for all aspects of daily life. They often have an IQ level of below 20-25.
- F78: Other intellectual disabilities: Used when intellectual disability is present but does not clearly fall into the standard severity categories due to atypical findings or comorbidities.
- F79: Unspecified intellectual disabilities: Used when an intellectual disability is suspected or documented, but the severity level cannot be determined due to insufficient information or inability to complete standard assessments.