ICD-11 code : MA81;
Preferred Label : Speech dysfluency;
ICD-11 definition : Speech dysfluency is characterized by the frequent or pervasive disruption of the
rhythmic flow of speech that arises subsequent to the developmental period (i.e.,
adult onset) and is outside the limits of normal variation and results in reduced
intelligibility and significantly affects communication. It can involve repetitions
of sounds, syllables or words, prolongations, word breaks, blockage of production,
excessive use of interjections, and rapid short bursts of speech.;
ICD-11 synonym : speech impediment NOS;
Origin ID : 1809393168;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Speech dysfluency is characterized by the frequent or pervasive disruption of the
rhythmic flow of speech that arises subsequent to the developmental period (i.e.,
adult onset) and is outside the limits of normal variation and results in reduced
intelligibility and significantly affects communication. It can involve repetitions
of sounds, syllables or words, prolongations, word breaks, blockage of production,
excessive use of interjections, and rapid short bursts of speech.
