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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Posture

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Posture

R29.3
M99.0-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for abnormal posture includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Postural Deviation
Postural Abnormality
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Posture

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormal Posture

Use ICD-10 code R29.3 for abnormal posture, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Abnormal posture

Billable Code
R29.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • No structural deformity on imaging
coding:
  • No somatic dysfunction findings
documentation:
  • Posture directly limits ADLs

Applicable To

  • • Symptomatic posture abnormality

Important Notes

  • • R29.3 should not be used as a primary code if a more specific diagnosis is available.

Segmental and somatic dysfunction

Non-Billable
M99.0-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Somatic dysfunction of specific body regions

Important Notes

  • • Always sequence M99.0- before R29.3 when somatic dysfunction is present.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M99.0-

Segmental and somatic dysfunction

Use when somatic dysfunction is the underlying cause of abnormal posture.

R29.3

Abnormal posture

Use as secondary when somatic dysfunction is primary.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormal posture?

The ICD-10 code for abnormal posture is R29.3, used for symptomatic posture abnormalities when no definitive diagnosis is available.

When should R29.3 be used as a primary code?

R29.3 should only be used as a primary code if no structural deformity or somatic dysfunction is present and posture directly limits activities of daily living.

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