R47
Non-billableSpeech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
R47 is the ICD-10-CM code for Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R47.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- R00-R99
- Subcodes
- 4
- Edition
- FY2026
R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHMany disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include: Hearing disorders and deafness Voice problems , such as dysphonia or those caused by cleft lip or palate Speech problems like stuttering Developmental disabilities Learning disabilities Autism spectrum disorder Brain injury Stroke Some…
Read more about Speech and Communication Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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