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R47.9

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Unspecified speech disturbances

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

What This Code Means

A speech problem or communication difficulty that cannot be more specifically identified or classified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific type of speech disturbance cannot be determined
  • •Attempt to obtain more specific information to use a more precise code if possible

Code Hierarchy

└R47Speech disturbances, not elsewhere classified└R47.9Unspecified speech disturbances
└R47.9Unspecified speech disturbances

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