ICD-10-CM Code R47.81
Slurred speech

BILLABLE

Billable Code

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R47.81 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of slurred speech. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.

The ICD code R47 is used to code Speech disorder

Speech disorders or speech impediments are a type of communication disorder where 'normal' speech is disrupted. This can mean stuttering, lisps, etc. Someone who is unable to speak due to a speech disorder is considered mute.

MeSH Codes:	D013064, D013064
ICD 9 Codes:	307.0, 784.5

Source: Wikipedia

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with MCC.

DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system with CC.

DRG Group #091-093 - Other disorders of nervous system without CC or MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R47.81 - Slurred speech'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R47.81. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Slurred, slurring speech (R47.81)

Speech +

Impediment, speech +

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

784.59

Other speech disturbance (approximate match)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R47.81 and a single ICD9 code, 784.59 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

Parent Code: R47.8 - Other speech disturbances

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