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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gait Difficulty

ICD-10 Coding for Gait Difficulty

R26.81
R26.2

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

Also Known as:
Walking Difficulty
Ambulation Difficulty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gait Difficulty

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

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

  • • Presence of balance issues during gait assessment

Applicable To

  • • Unsteady gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies unsteady gait characteristics to avoid denials.

Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
R26.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General difficulty walking without specific descriptors

Applicable To

  • • Non-specific walking difficulty

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using R26.2 if specific gait abnormalities are documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.81

History of falling

Use to indicate fall risk in patients with unsteady gait.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gait difficulty?

The ICD-10 code for non-specific gait difficulty is R26.2, while R26.81 is used for unsteady gait.

How do you code unsteady gait?

Unsteady gait is coded as R26.81 in ICD-10, requiring documentation of balance issues.

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