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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gait Ataxia

ICD-10 Coding for Gait Ataxia

R26.0
G11.9

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

Also Known as:
Ataxic Gait
Unsteady Gait
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gait Ataxia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gait Ataxia

Use ICD-10 code R26.0 for ataxic gait, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Ataxic gait

Billable Code
R26.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of cerebellar signs and SARA score ≥4

Applicable To

  • • Cerebellar ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports cerebellar origin to avoid misclassification.

Hereditary ataxia, unspecified

Billable Code
G11.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Genetic testing confirming hereditary ataxia
  • • Family history of ataxia

Applicable To

  • • Spinocerebellar ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Sequence hereditary ataxia codes before R26.0.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G11.9

Hereditary ataxia, unspecified

Use alongside R26.0 when hereditary ataxia is the underlying cause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gait ataxia?

The ICD-10 code for gait ataxia is R26.0, which is used for ataxic gait due to cerebellar dysfunction.

How is gait ataxia documented?

Gait ataxia documentation should include SARA scores, specific gait characteristics, and any cerebellar signs.

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