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ICD-9-CM diagnosis code (retired)

784.59 — Other speech disturbance

ICD-9-CM was replaced by ICD-10 on October 1, 2015. These are the ICD-10-CM equivalents from the CMS General Equivalence Mappings.

About ICD-9-CM 784.59

784.59 is an ICD-9-CM diagnosis code for other speech disturbance. ICD-9-CM was retired for U.S. claims on October 1, 2015, when ICD-10-CM took over.

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings translate it to 3 ICD-10-CM codes, such as R47.02 (Dysphasia), R47.81 (Slurred speech) and R47.89 (Other speech disturbances). All of these are approximate matches, so review the record to pick the right one.

ICD-10-CM equivalents

Common questions about 784.59

What is the ICD-10 code for ICD-9 784.59?

The GEMs map 784.59 to ICD-10-CM R47.02, R47.81 and R47.89.

GEMs are a translation aid, not a substitute for coding from the record. The 2027 ICD-10 code set has changed since the last GEMs release in 2018. Page updated September 29, 2026.