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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Learning Disability

ICD-10 Coding for Learning Disability

F70
R41.83

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for learning disability includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Delay
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Learning Disability

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Learning Disability

Use ICD-10 code F70 for mild intellectual disabilities, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mild intellectual disabilities

Billable Code
F70
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IQ score between 50-69
  • • Adaptive behavior deficits

Applicable To

  • • IQ 50-69

Important Notes

  • • Ensure IQ testing is documented.

Borderline intellectual functioning

Billable Code
R41.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • IQ score between 70-84 without significant adaptive deficits

Applicable To

  • • IQ 70-84

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of IQ testing.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F90.1

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

Use when ADHD is a comorbid condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for learning disability?

The ICD-10 code for learning disability varies by severity: F70 for mild, F71 for moderate, F72 for severe, and F73 for profound intellectual disabilities.

How is borderline intellectual functioning coded?

Borderline intellectual functioning is coded as R41.83, used for IQ scores between 70 and 84 without significant adaptive deficits.

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