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Non-specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 784.5
Other speech disturbance
  • 2015
  • Non-Billable Code

  • There are 3 ICD-9-CM codes below 784.5 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
  • Articulation disorder resulting from central nervous system disease, especially brain damage
  • Impairment of language comprehension, formulation, or use due to brain damage. Used only for partial impairments
  • Imperfect speech articulation due to disturbances of muscular control
784.5 Excludes
  • speech disorder due to late effect of cerebrovascular accident (438.10-438.19)
  • stuttering (315.35)
 784.49 ICD9Data.com 784.51 
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