F713-char group
Moderate 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 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. Incl.: moderate mental subnormality
Codes within F71
F71.0Moderate mental retardation, with the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviourF71.1Moderate mental retardation, significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatmentF71.8Moderate mental retardation, other impairments of behaviourF71.9Moderate mental retardation, without mention of impairment of behaviour