R47.81Billable
Slurred speech
- 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 anarthriaYesR47.8Other speech disturbancesR47.82Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhereYesR47.89Other speech disturbancesYesR47.9Unspecified speech disturbancesYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R47.81?
R47.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Slurred speech.
Is R47.81 a billable code?
Yes. R47.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is R47.81 in?
R47.81 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
When did R47.81 become effective?
R47.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to R47.81?
R47.81 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.