Explore the ICD-10 code range F70-F79 for intellectual disabilities, offering precise coding for clinical documentation. Enhance your practice's accuracy with specific codes for varying degrees of intellectual disabilities, aiding in effective patient management and streamlined billing processes.
Intellectual disabilities, classified under ICD-10 codes F70-F79, can be caused by genetic conditions, prenatal exposure to infections or toxins, complications during birth, and environmental factors such as malnutrition or exposure to lead.
Diagnosis of intellectual disabilities using ICD-10 codes F70-F79 involves assessing cognitive and adaptive functioning through standardized tests and clinical evaluations, considering the individual's developmental history and the impact on daily life activities.
Treatment for intellectual disabilities under ICD-10 codes F70-F79 includes individualized education plans, behavioral therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and support from healthcare professionals to enhance quality of life and functional abilities.