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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Apraxia

ICD-10 Coding for Apraxia

R48.2
I69.90

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for apraxia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Dyspraxia
Speech Apraxia
Verbal Apraxia
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Apraxia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Apraxia

Use ICD-10 code R48.2 for apraxia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Apraxia

Billable Code
R48.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of inconsistent speech errors and groping movements.
coding:
  • • Avoid using with I69 codes unless stroke-related.

Applicable To

  • • Isolated apraxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies isolated apraxia without stroke history.

Sequelae of unspecified cerebrovascular disease

Billable Code
I69.90
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documentation linking apraxia to recent stroke

Applicable To

  • • Apraxia following stroke

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence I69._ first when apraxia is CVA-related.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

F80.0

Phonological disorder

Use for childhood apraxia with phonological disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for apraxia?

The ICD-10 code for apraxia is R48.2, used for isolated apraxia without underlying conditions like stroke.

How do you code apraxia after a stroke?

For apraxia following a stroke, use the ICD-10 code I69.90, which indicates sequelae of cerebrovascular disease.

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