R47.01 – Aphasia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R47.01
Code
R47.01 (claims format: R4701)
Description
Aphasia
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
Block
R47-R49 Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice
Parent codes
R47 › R47.0

Notes for R47.01

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • aphasia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -20)
  • progressive isolated aphasia (G31.01)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R47 – Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • autism (F84.0)
  • cluttering (F80.81)
  • specific developmental disorders of speech and language (F80.-)
  • stuttering (F80.81)

Index terms for R47.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R47.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R47.01?

R47.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for aphasia, in the block R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).

Is R47.01 a billable code?

Yes. R47.01 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R47.01 belong to?

It belongs to category R47 – Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.