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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Abnormality of Gait

ICD-10 Coding for Abnormality of Gait

R26.81
R26.0
R26.89

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

Also Known as:
Gait Disorder
Walking Abnormality
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Abnormality of Gait

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Abnormality of Gait

Use ICD-10 code R26.81 for unsteadiness on feet, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Unsteadiness on feet

Billable Code
R26.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Unsteadiness observed with no specific neurological cause.

Applicable To

  • • Unsteadiness without specific neurological cause

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document specific descriptors like widened base or lateral sway.

Ataxic gait

Billable Code
R26.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when ataxia is confirmed by neurological exam or imaging.

Applicable To

  • • Gait ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Document specific ataxic features like staggering or dysmetria.

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Billable Code
R26.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use for specific gait patterns not covered by other codes.

Applicable To

  • • Specific gait patterns not covered elsewhere

Important Notes

  • • Ensure specific gait patterns are documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for abnormality of gait?

The ICD-10 code for abnormality of gait is R26.9, used when the specific type of gait abnormality is not documented.

How do you code unsteadiness on feet?

Code R26.81 is used for unsteadiness on feet when no specific neurological cause is identified.

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