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*This is a manifestation, not a disease.  It's mainly used when the underlying disease is not known, OR to especially code this entity when severe.
*This is a manifestation, not a disease.  It's mainly used when the underlying disease is not known, OR to especially code this entity when severe.
*If you know the specific disease, it's even more important to code IT than to code this.
*If you know the specific disease, it's even more important to code IT than to code this.
*Includes developmental delay
*For developmental delay code [[Psychological developmental disorder, NOS]]


== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==
== Alternate ICD10s to consider coding instead or in addition ==

Latest revision as of 12:38, 13 February 2024

ICD10 Diagnosis
Dx: Mental retardation
ICD10 code: F79
Pre-ICD10 counterpart: Neurodevelopmental disorder
Charlson/ALERT Scale: none
APACHE Como Component: none
APACHE Acute Component: none
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External ICD10 Documentation

This diagnosis is a part of ICD10 collection.

  • SMW
    • 2019-01-01
    • 2999-12-31
    • F79
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The term "mental retardation" offends some people and there was a suggestion to rename this diagnosis to "cognitive impairment". However, "mental retardation" it is the official term used by the WHO for this code, so it makes sense to stick to it. The explanation at the above link also clarifies that this is intended for developmental problems only, while "cognitive impairment" could be acquired or even temporary.

Additional Info

  • This is a manifestation, not a disease. It's mainly used when the underlying disease is not known, OR to especially code this entity when severe.
  • If you know the specific disease, it's even more important to code IT than to code this.
  • For developmental delay code Psychological developmental disorder, NOS

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