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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ataxia

ICD-10 Coding for Ataxia

R27.0
G11.9

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

Also Known as:
Unsteady Gait
Loss of Coordination
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ataxia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ataxia

Use ICD-10 code R27.0 for ataxia, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ataxia, unspecified

Billable Code
R27.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ataxia without identified etiology
coding:
  • • No specific hereditary or acquired cause identified

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies if ataxia is hereditary or symptomatic.

Hereditary ataxia, unspecified

Billable Code
G11.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Genetic test report confirming hereditary ataxia

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified hereditary ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure genetic confirmation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R26.81

Unsteadiness on feet

Use only when unsteadiness is documented without a specific diagnosis of ataxia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ataxia?

The ICD-10 code for unspecified ataxia is R27.0. For hereditary ataxia, use codes in the G11 range.

How should hereditary ataxia be coded?

Hereditary ataxia should be coded using the G11 series, with specific codes based on genetic confirmation.

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