After completing a speech evaluation on Tom Tops, a 42-year-old, the therapist recorded a diagnosis of stuttering. The stuttering has started in the last three months. This is reported with diagnosis code _____.
A) F98.8
B) F93.8
C) F98.5
D) F99

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F98.5 is the correct ICD-10 code for stuttering. This code is used for developmental speech or language disorders, including those that start in adulthood. The other codes do not specifically relate to stuttering or speech disorders.

After Completing a Speech Evaluation on Tom Tops, a 42-Year-Old