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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Mobility

ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Mobility

Z74.09
R26.2
Z99.3

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

Also Known as:
Reduced Mobility
Mobility Limitation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Mobility

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Mobility

Use ICD-10 code Z74.09 for other reduced mobility, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other reduced mobility

Billable Code
Z74.09
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient requires assistance with transfers or ambulation.
coding:
  • • Code any underlying condition first if applicable.

Applicable To

  • • Generalized mobility impairment

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the level of assistance required for mobility.

Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
R26.2
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Gait abnormality

Important Notes

  • • Document specific gait abnormalities and any assistive devices used.

Dependence on wheelchair

Billable Code
Z99.3
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Full-time wheelchair use

Important Notes

  • • Document the reason for wheelchair dependence and any related home modifications.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z99.3

Dependence on wheelchair

Use when the patient is dependent on a wheelchair due to mobility issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for impaired mobility?

The ICD-10 code for impaired mobility is Z74.09, which is used for other reduced mobility not specified elsewhere.

When should Z74.09 be used?

Z74.09 should be used when a patient has nonspecific mobility limitations not due to a specific underlying condition.

How do you document impaired mobility?

Document impaired mobility by specifying the level of assistance required, using standardized assessments like FIM scores, and linking to ADLs.

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