ICD-10-PCS Code For Neurological System - Whole Body: Procedure Code Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group F003 includes procedures performed to assess speech and related functions in the neurological system - whole body. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a formal speech assessment or evaluation of speech and related functions is performed as part of a patients diagnostic or rehabilitative care. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS F003 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.

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Neurological System - Whole Body Speech Assessment Procedure Overview

This procedure group includes inpatient speech assessment procedures that evaluate speech and related functions across the neurological system as a whole. These assessments target the neurological system - whole body and involve standardized testing, observation, and documentation of speech production, comprehension, and related functional communication abilities. Accurate coding ensures the clinical activity is captured for appropriate inpatient record keeping and reimbursement.

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
F	Section	Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
0	Body System	Rehabilitation
0	Operation	Speech Assessment
3	Body Part	Neurological System - Whole Body

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Neurological System - Whole Body Speech Assessment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

Character	ICD-10-PCS Category	Code Group Details
F	Section	Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology
0	Body System	Rehabilitation
0	Operation	Speech Assessment
3	Body Part	Neurological System - Whole Body

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a formal speech assessment of the neurological system - whole body is performed during an inpatient stay to evaluate speech production, comprehension, or related communication abilities. These codes apply when the assessment is documented as a distinct service contributing to diagnosis, care planning, or rehabilitation.

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
F003GKZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment
F003GMZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment
F003GPZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer
F003GYZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment
F003GZZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body

DRG Codes

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DRG Code	Description
939	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services with MCC
940	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services with CC
941	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services without CC/MCC
945	Rehabilitation with CC/MCC
946	Rehabilitation without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient is admitted after an ischemic stroke with new onset expressive aphasia and reduced intelligibility of speech. During the inpatient neurological rehabilitation stay, a formal assessment of speech production, language comprehension, and integration of communication tasks using standardized audiovisual stimuli is performed to document baseline deficits and guide therapy planning. The assessment uses recorded speech samples and visual prompts to evaluate motor speech and language integration across the whole neurological system. Accurate documentation of this assessment supports care planning and interdisciplinary rehabilitation goals. Typical codes: F003GKZ
A 45-year-old patient with progressive neurodegenerative disease is admitted for scheduled inpatient multidisciplinary evaluation to establish communication needs and potential assistive technology. A comprehensive evaluation of communicative and cognitive integration skills is performed using augmentative and alternative communication equipment to determine appropriate device selection and training needs. Findings are documented to inform individualized rehabilitation and inpatient therapy services. Typical codes: F003GMZ
A 55-year-old patient with traumatic brain injury is inpatient for continued rehabilitation but demonstrates persistent difficulty completing computerized speech tasks previously used in evaluation due to equipment malfunction and need for retesting. A repeat comprehensive communicative/cognitive integration assessment is performed using computer-based testing to reassess progress and adjust the rehabilitation plan. This repeat assessment documents current function after the complication with prior testing and informs changes to therapy goals. Typical codes: F003GPZ

Related Codes

F00Z-SPEECH-ASSESSMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Speech: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

5 rows

ICD-10-PCS Code	Description
F003GKZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Audiovisual Equipment
F003GMZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Augmentative / Alternative Communication Equipment
F003GPZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Computer
F003GYZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body using Other Equipment
F003GZZ	Communicative/Cognitive Integration Skills Assessment of Neurological System - Whole Body

DRG Codes

5 rows

DRG Code	Description
939	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services with MCC
940	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services with CC
941	O.R. Procedures with Diagnoses of Other Contact with Health Services without CC/MCC
945	Rehabilitation with CC/MCC
946	Rehabilitation without CC/MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A 68-year-old patient is admitted after an ischemic stroke with new onset expressive aphasia and reduced intelligibility of speech. During the inpatient neurological rehabilitation stay, a formal assessment of speech production, language comprehension, and integration of communication tasks using standardized audiovisual stimuli is performed to document baseline deficits and guide therapy planning. The assessment uses recorded speech samples and visual prompts to evaluate motor speech and language integration across the whole neurological system. Accurate documentation of this assessment supports care planning and interdisciplinary rehabilitation goals. Typical codes: F003GKZ
A 45-year-old patient with progressive neurodegenerative disease is admitted for scheduled inpatient multidisciplinary evaluation to establish communication needs and potential assistive technology. A comprehensive evaluation of communicative and cognitive integration skills is performed using augmentative and alternative communication equipment to determine appropriate device selection and training needs. Findings are documented to inform individualized rehabilitation and inpatient therapy services. Typical codes: F003GMZ
A 55-year-old patient with traumatic brain injury is inpatient for continued rehabilitation but demonstrates persistent difficulty completing computerized speech tasks previously used in evaluation due to equipment malfunction and need for retesting. A repeat comprehensive communicative/cognitive integration assessment is performed using computer-based testing to reassess progress and adjust the rehabilitation plan. This repeat assessment documents current function after the complication with prior testing and informs changes to therapy goals. Typical codes: F003GPZ

Related Codes

F00Z-SPEECH-ASSESSMENT

ICD-10-PCS Code For Speech: Procedure Code Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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Code Attributes

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Neurological System - Whole Body Speech Assessment Procedure Overview

Code Attributes

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers speech assessment for the neurological system - whole body?

What are the specific codes included in the F003 group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is F003 classified?

How does accurate coding within the F003 group impact inpatient care documentation?

What DRGs are related to procedures coded in F003?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-PCS Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which ICD-10-PCS code group covers speech assessment for the neurological system - whole body?

What are the specific codes included in the F003 group?

In which ICD-10-PCS section and body system is F003 classified?

How does accurate coding within the F003 group impact inpatient care documentation?

What DRGs are related to procedures coded in F003?

References