Each category of ICD-10 is divided into specific codes, consisting of a single letter and a number. These codes can be used to identify a particular diagnosis. They are used for medical billing and record keeping, as well as for public health surveillance and statistical analysis.
Language | Translation |
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English | Mental retardation |
Level | Code | Title | |
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1 | V | Mental and behavioural disorders | |
2 | F70-F79 | Mental retardation |
Code | Title | |
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F70 | Mild mental retardation | |
F71 | Moderate mental retardation | |
F72 | Severe mental retardation | |
F73 | Profound mental retardation | |
F78 | Other mental retardation | |
F79 | Unspecified mental retardation |