Care involving speech-language therapy

This code signifies the provision of therapeutic services aimed at improving communication and swallowing functions. It encompasses interventions for a wide range of speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders, as well as dysphagia.

Apply this code when documenting encounters where a patient is receiving active treatment from a speech-language pathologist. This includes initial evaluations, ongoing therapy sessions, and re-evaluations for conditions such as aphasia, dysarthria, stuttering, or post-stroke communication deficits.

• This code is primarily used as a secondary diagnosis to indicate the reason for the encounter.
• Always pair this code with a primary diagnosis that specifies the underlying condition necessitating speech-language therapy.
• Do not use this code for screening purposes or for educational services not directly related to a diagnosed communication or swallowing disorder.