F703-char group
Mild mental retardation
⇄ Primary-code rule changed vs QĐ4469
Coding rules (TT06)
- ●Avoid — more specific 4-5 char codes exist (see below)
Coding guidance (WHO 2019)
[See before F70 for subdivisions] Approximate IQ range of 50 to 69 (in adults, mental age from 9 to under 12 years). Likely to result in some learning difficulties in school. Many adults will be able to work and maintain good social relationships and contribute to society. Incl.: feeble-mindedness mild mental subnormality
Codes within F70
F70.0Mild mental retardation, with the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviourF70.1Mild mental retardation, significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatmentF70.8Mild mental retardation, other impairments of behaviourF70.9Mild mental retardation, without mention of impairment of behaviour