R47
Non-billableSpeech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Child Codes (4)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified?
The ICD-10-CM code for speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified is R47. The full clinical description is "Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified". R47 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R47 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R47 represents “Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R47 a billable code?
No, R47 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under R47.
What chapter is R47 in?
R47 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R47?
R47 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: autism (F84.0); cluttering (F80.81); specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under R47?
R47 has 4 child codes, including: R47.0 (Dysphasia and aphasia), R47.1 (Dysarthria and anarthria), R47.8 (Other speech disturbances), R47.9 (Unspecified speech disturbances).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R47?
R47 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0869217. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R47 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R47?
R47 maps to the ICD-11 code: MA80.Z (Speech or language disturbances, unspecified).
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