F733-char group
Profound 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] IQ under 20 (in adults, mental age below 3 years). Results in severe limitation in self-care, continence, communication and mobility. Incl.: profound mental subnormality
Codes within F73
F73.0Profound mental retardation, with the statement of no, or minimal, impairment of behaviourF73.1Profound mental retardation, significant impairment of behaviour requiring attention or treatmentF73.8Profound mental retardation, other impairments of behaviourF73.9Profound mental retardation, without mention of impairment of behaviour