Mild intellectual disabilities (F70)

ICD-10 code F70 is used specifically to identify cases of mild intellectual disabilities. This code helps healthcare providers and coders accurately categorize patients with cognitive impairments that are less severe but still impact daily functioning.

The term mild intellectual disability, sometimes called mild intellectual disability syndrome or simply mild intellectual disability, refers to individuals who have noticeable but moderate limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior. This can be associated with conditions listed under neurodevelopmental disorders. Related terms in this code's context, such as micrognathia or primary microcephaly, are physical or developmental features that might co-occur but are secondary to the diagnosis of intellectual disability. The ICD-10 code for mild intellectual disabilities (F70) ensures that medical records consistently identify and track this condition, aiding in treatment planning, resource allocation, and research. Recognizing synonyms like young-onset diabetes syndrome linked here provides a broader clinical context, helping coders differentiate F70 from other neurodevelopmental or behavioral disorders.