R47 ICD-10-CM Code: Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R47Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R47 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice (R47-R49)
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Category R47
Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
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Code R47
Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
More specific choices
Codes under R47
R47 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R47.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R47.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R47.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- autism (F84.0)
- cluttering (F80.81)
- specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
- stuttering (F80.81)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R47.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R47 mean?
R47 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified.”
Is R47 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R47 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R47 located in ICD-10-CM?
R47 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice (R47-R49) (R47–R49), under category R47, Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified.
What coding notes are listed for R47?
No inclusion terms are listed for R47 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: autism (F84.0); cluttering (F80.81); specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-); stuttering (F80.81). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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