R47.8
Non-billableOther speech disturbances
R47.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other speech disturbances. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R47.81 for billing.
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
- •dysarthria following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -28)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code R47.8?
- R47.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other speech disturbances". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
- Is R47.8 a billable code?
- No — R47.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R47.81) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of R47.8?
- R47.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including R47.81, R47.82, R47.89.
- What is excluded from R47.8?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): dysarthria following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -28).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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