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R47.89

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Other speech disturbances

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

What This Code Means

Other speech problems not fitting into standard categories, such as voice changes, unusual speech patterns, or other communication difficulties.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a residual category for speech disturbances not elsewhere classified
  • •Document the specific speech disturbance observed to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└R47Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified└R47.8Other speech disturbances└R47.89Other speech disturbances
└R47.89Other speech disturbances

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