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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gait Disorder

ICD-10 Coding for Gait Disorder

R26.81
R26.0

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

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

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

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Unsteadiness without neurological cause

Applicable To

  • • Unsteady gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of a neurological cause.

Ataxic gait

Billable Code
R26.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Positive Romberg test
  • • Cerebellar signs on exam

Applicable To

  • • Cerebellar ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Document cerebellar findings to support this code.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsteady gait?

The ICD-10 code for unsteady gait is R26.81, used when there is documented unsteadiness without a specific neurological cause.

How do you code ataxic gait?

Ataxic gait is coded as R26.0, requiring documentation of cerebellar signs and positive Romberg test.

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