R47.9

Billable

Unspecified speech disturbances

R47.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified speech disturbances. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R47
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.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

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Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R47.9?
R47.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified speech disturbances". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R47.9 a billable code?
Yes — R47.9 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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