Tuesday, August 14, 2018

ICD-10-CM Code R48.8 
Other symbolic dysfunctions

The ICD code R488 is used to code Echolalia

Echolalia (also known as echologia or echophrasia) is defined as the unsolicited repetition of vocalizations made by another person (by the same person is called palilalia). In its full-blown form, it is automatic and effortless. It is one of the echophenomena, closely related to echopraxia, the automatic repetition of movements made by another person; both are "subsets of imitative behavior" whereby sounds or actions are imitated "without explicit awareness". Echolalia may be an immediate reaction to a stimulus or may be delayed.
Specialty:Neurology
MeSH Codes:, D000381, D000381, D000381, D060705, D060705,
ICD 9 Codes:784.69315.2784.61784.69315.1784.69784.69

Coding Notes for R48.8 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms:
Acalculia
Agraphia

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