R47 – Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice
ICD-10-CM code
R47
- Code
R47(claims format:R47)- Description
- Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under R47
R47 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- R47.0 – Dysphasia and aphasiaHeader (more codes below)
- R47.1 – Dysarthria and anarthriaBillable
- R47.8 – Other speech disturbancesHeader (more codes below)
- R47.9 – Unspecified speech disturbancesBillable
Notes for R47
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R47?
R47 is the ICD-10-CM code for speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified, in the block R47-R49 (Symptoms and signs involving speech and voice).
Is R47 a billable code?
No. R47 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.