Expressive Aphasia ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Expressive Aphasia?

Expressive Aphasia, a language disorder affecting speech production, is classified by specific ICD-10-CM codes. Here are commonly used Expressive Aphasia ICD codes for this condition, along with brief clinical descriptions:

R47.01 - Fluent aphasia: Characterized by effortless speech with impaired meaningful content. Patients may produce long, grammatically correct sentences needing more meaning.

R47.02 - Non-fluent aphasia: In this type, speech is limited and hesitant. Patients may struggle to form coherent sentences due to word-finding difficulties.

R47.09 - Other speech disturbances: Reserved for speech issues not fitting the fluent or non-fluent categories.

I69.928 - Other specified sequelae of cerebral infarction: Expressive Aphasia can result from a stroke; this code is used for cases with this underlying cause.

I69.921 - Aphasia following non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: Used when subarachnoid hemorrhage leads to expressive aphasia.

F80.1 - Expressive language disorder: Applied for developmental cases where a child exhibits expressive language difficulties without evident neurological damage.

F82 - Expressive language disorder due to known physiological condition: Applicable when a physiological condition, such as brain injury, causes expressive language issues.

R48.2 - Dysphasia and aphasia: A broader code encompassing various speech and language disorders, including expressive aphasia.

Z87.890 - Personal history of aphasia and other speech and language deficits: For patients with a history of aphasia, including expressive aphasia, even if resolved.

G31.01 - Frontotemporal dementia: Expressive aphasia can be a symptom of this dementia type, and this code reflects that association.

Which Expressive Aphasia ICD Codes are Billable?

The billable status of the mentioned ICD-10 codes for Expressive Aphasia varies:

R47.01 - Fluent aphasia: Yes, billable. Reimbursement may be possible for diagnosis and treatment related to this condition.

R47.02 - Non-fluent aphasia: Yes, billable. Medical expenses associated with this diagnosis can be claimed.

R47.09 - Other speech disturbances: Yes, billable. Healthcare providers can seek reimbursement for treating speech disturbances.

I69.928 - Other specified sequelae of cerebral infarction: Yes, billable. This code can be used for billing when expressive aphasia results from cerebral infarction.

I69.921 - Aphasia following non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage: Yes, billable. Medical costs related to this condition can be billed.

F80.1 - Expressive language disorder: Yes, billable. This code allows for billing in cases of developmental expressive language disorders.

F82 - Expressive language disorder due to known physiological condition: Billable. Medical expenses for addressing physiological causes of expressive language disorders can be claimed.

R48.2 - Dysphasia and aphasia: Yes, billable. This code covers various speech and language disorders, including expressive aphasia, for billing purposes.

Z87.890 - Personal history of aphasia and other speech and language deficits: Not typically billable on its own, as it indicates a personal history rather than a current condition.

G31.01 - Frontotemporal dementia: Yes, billable. When expressive aphasia manifests as frontotemporal dementia, this code can be used for billing.

Clinical Information

• Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca's aphasia, is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to produce speech and communicate effectively.
• It typically results from damage to the brain's left frontal lobe, often due to a stroke or brain injury.
• Characteristics of expressive aphasia include difficulty forming grammatically correct sentences, limited vocabulary, and struggles with word finding and articulation.
• Patients with expressive aphasia may have intact comprehension skills, meaning they can understand spoken and written language.
• Treatment approaches often involve speech therapy to improve language production and communication skills.
• Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, such as communication boards or speech-generating devices, can benefit individuals with severe expressive aphasia.
• Family and caregiver support is crucial in helping individuals with expressive aphasia overcome communication barriers and maintain social connections.
• Recovery from expressive aphasia varies from person to person, with some individuals making significant improvements with therapy, while others may have more persistent language difficulties.

Synonyms Include

• Broca's Aphasia
• Motor Aphasia
• Non-Fluent Aphasia
• Agrammatic Aphasia
• Expressive Language Disorder