Special screening for intellectual disabilities

This code signifies an encounter for the specific purpose of screening an individual for the presence of intellectual disabilities. This screening involves evaluating cognitive function and adaptive behaviors to identify potential developmental delays or impairments that may indicate an intellectual disability.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for a routine developmental screening that includes components specifically designed to assess for intellectual disabilities, or when a healthcare provider orders such a screening due to concerns about a child's development. It is used for asymptomatic individuals or those with general developmental concerns, not for confirmed diagnoses.

• Do not use this code if an intellectual disability has already been diagnosed; instead, code the specific intellectual disability.
• This code is for the screening encounter, not for the results of the screening.
• Consider using an additional code for any signs or symptoms that prompted the screening, if applicable.