ICD Code R47.8

ICD code R47.8 is other speech and language disturbances, which includes conditions such as slurred speech, dysarthria, and other unspecified speech or language difficulties not classified elsewhere.

1. Presence of speech disturbances not classified under more specific categories

2. Manifestation of symptoms such as slurred speech, unclear articulation, or abnormal speech patterns

3. Evidence of language dysfunction that does not meet criteria for aphasia or dysarthria

4. Documentation of communication difficulties that are not attributable to developmental disorders or known neurological conditions

5. Symptoms are not better explained by other specified speech or language disorders

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R47.8 include:

- 92507 (Speech therapy, individual)

- 92523 (Evaluation of speech sound production with evaluation of language comprehension and expression)

- 92526 (Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding)

- 96105 (Assessment of aphasia with interpretation and report)

- 96125 (Standardized cognitive performance testing, per hour)

- 92521 (Evaluation of speech fluency)

- 92522 (Evaluation of speech sound production)

- 92524 (Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance)

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