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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gait Disturbance

ICD-10 Coding for Gait Disturbance

R26.81
R26.0
R26.89

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

Also Known as:
Unsteady Gait
Abnormal Gait
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gait Disturbance

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

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

  • • Patient exhibits unsteadiness without specific neurological deficits.

Applicable To

  • • Unsteady gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of the unsteadiness to avoid unspecified coding.

Ataxic gait

Billable Code
R26.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cerebellar ataxia

Important Notes

  • • Document specific cerebellar signs to justify this code.

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Billable Code
R26.89
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cautious gait
  • • Freezing episodes

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of gait abnormality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G20

Parkinson's disease

Use with R26.89 for Parkinsonian gait disturbances.

G11.1

Early-onset cerebellar ataxia

Use with R26.0 for hereditary ataxia cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsteady gait?

The ICD-10 code for unsteady gait is R26.81. It is used for patients exhibiting general unsteadiness without specific neurological findings.

How do you code gait disturbance in Parkinson's disease?

For Parkinson's disease with gait disturbance, use R26.89 for specific patterns like freezing episodes, along with G20 for Parkinson's disease.

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