R47: Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
Codes under R47 (Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| R47.0 | Dysphasia and aphasia | — |
| R47.0 | Dysphasia and aphasia | — |
| R47.01 | Aphasia | ✓ |
| R47.01 | Aphasia | ✓ |
| R47.1 | Dysarthria and anarthria | ✓ |
| R47.1 | Dysarthria and anarthria | ✓ |
| R47.02 | Dysphasia | ✓ |
| R47.02 | Dysphasia | ✓ |
| R47.8 | Other speech disturbances | — |
| R47.8 | Other speech disturbances | — |
| R47.9 | Unspecified speech disturbances | ✓ |
| R47.9 | Unspecified speech disturbances | ✓ |
| R47.81 | Slurred speech | ✓ |
| R47.81 | Slurred speech | ✓ |
| R47.82 | Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere | ✓ |
| R47.82 | Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere | ✓ |
| R47.89 | Other speech disturbances | ✓ |
| R47.89 | Other speech disturbances | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code R47?
R47 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is R47 a billable code?
No — R47 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example R47.0 — Dysphasia and aphasia). 14 of the 18 codes under R47 are billable.
What codes fall under R47?
R47 includes R47.0, R47.0, R47.01, R47.01, R47.1, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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