R41.841 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cognitive communication deficit for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to R41.841 ICD10 Code:
- R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
- R40-R46 Symptoms and signs involving cognition, perception, emotional state and behavior
- R41 Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- R41.8 Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- R41.84 Other specified cognitive deficit
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
R41.841 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about R41.841 ICD 10 code
Many disorders can affect our ability to speak and communicate. They range from saying sounds incorrectly to being completely unable to speak or understand speech. Causes include:
- Hearing disorders and deafness
- Voice problems, such as dysphonia or those caused by cleft lip or palate
- Speech problems like stuttering
- Developmental disabilities
- Learning disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Brain injury
- Stroke
Some speech and communication problems may be genetic. Often, no one knows the causes. By first grade, about 5% of children have noticeable speech disorders. Speech and language therapy can help.
NIH: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders
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