R47

Non-billable

Speech 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 · NIH

Many 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

  • autism (F84.0)
  • cluttering (F80.81)
  • specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • stuttering (F80.81)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R47?
R47 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R47 a billable code?
No — R47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R47.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R47?
R47 has 4 more specific child codes, including R47.0, R47.1, R47.8.
What is excluded from R47?
Excludes1 (not coded here): autism (F84.0); cluttering (F80.81); specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-); stuttering (F80.81).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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