R47.82

R47.82

Billable

Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere

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

What This Code Means

Problems with the rhythm, flow, or smoothness of speech (such as stuttering or cluttering) that occur as a symptom of another diagnosed condition.

Coding Tips

•Use this code only when fluency disorder is secondary to another classified condition
•Code the primary condition first, then use this code for the fluency disturbance

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

adult onset fluency disorder (F98.5)
childhood onset fluency disorder (F80.81)
fluency disorder (stuttering) following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -23)

Code First

underlying disease or condition, such as:
Parkinson's disease (G20.-)

Code Hierarchy

└R47Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified └R47.8Other speech disturbances └R47.82Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere

└R47.82Fluency disorder in conditions classified elsewhere