R47.8Header code — not billable

Other speech disturbances

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R47
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R47

R47Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classifiedR47.0Dysphasia and aphasiaR47.01AphasiaYesR47.02DysphasiaYesR47.1Dysarthria and anarthriaYesR47.81Slurred speechYesR47.82Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhereYesR47.89Other speech disturbancesYesR47.9Unspecified speech disturbancesYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R47.8?

R47.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other speech disturbances.

Is R47.8 a billable code?

No. R47.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R47.8 in?

R47.8 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R47.8 become effective?

R47.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R47.8?

R47.8 belongs to category R47, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.