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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ambulatory Dysfunction

ICD-10 Coding for Ambulatory Dysfunction

R26.89
R26.0

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

Also Known as:
Gait Abnormality
Walking Difficulty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ambulatory Dysfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ambulatory Dysfunction

Use ICD-10 code R26.89 for other abnormalities of gait and mobility, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Billable Code
R26.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of specific gait patterns like antalgic or festinating.

Applicable To

  • • Antalgic gait
  • • Festinating gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of gait abnormality.

Ataxic gait

Billable Code
R26.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive Romberg sign
  • • Dysmetria on finger-to-nose testing

Applicable To

  • • Cerebellar ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure clinical findings support the diagnosis of ataxic gait.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G25.9

Extrapyramidal disorder

Use with R26.89 for Parkinsonian gait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ambulatory dysfunction?

The ICD-10 code for ambulatory dysfunction can vary based on specific gait patterns, such as R26.89 for other abnormalities of gait and mobility.

How do you code for ataxic gait?

Ataxic gait is coded as R26.0 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of clinical indicators like a positive Romberg sign.

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