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G31.87

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Primary progressive apraxia of speech

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Primary progressive apraxia of speech is a neurodegenerative condition where a person gradually loses the ability to plan and execute the movements needed for speech, despite understanding language.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish from other speech disorders; this is specifically a motor planning disorder that worsens over time
  • •Document the progressive nature and any associated cognitive or language changes for complete clinical picture

Code Hierarchy

└G31Other degenerative diseases of nervous system, not elsewhere classified└G31.8Other specified degenerative diseases of nervous system└G31.87Primary progressive apraxia of speech
└G31.87Primary progressive apraxia of speech

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