F723-char group
Severe 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 20 to 34 (in adults, mental age from 3 to under 6 years). Likely to result in continuous need of support. Incl.: severe mental subnormality
Codes within F72
F72.0Severe mental retardation, with the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviourF72.1Severe mental retardation, significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatmentF72.8Severe mental retardation, other impairments of behaviourF72.9Severe mental retardation, without mention of impairment of behaviour