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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Lack of Coordination

ICD-10 Coding for Lack of Coordination

R27.8
R27.9

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

Also Known as:
Ataxia
Coordination Deficit
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Lack of Coordination

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Lack of Coordination

Use ICD-10 code R27.8 for other lack of coordination, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other lack of coordination

Billable Code
R27.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of specific coordination tests indicating deficit.

Applicable To

  • • Coordination deficit not elsewhere classified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of coordination deficit.

Unspecified lack of coordination

Billable Code
R27.9
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Generic terms like 'clumsiness' or 'poor coordination'

Important Notes

  • • Query provider for more details if neurological exam was performed.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G35

Multiple sclerosis

Use when coordination deficit is due to multiple sclerosis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for lack of coordination?

The ICD-10 code for lack of coordination is R27.9 for unspecified cases, and R27.8 for other specified coordination deficits.

When should R27.8 be used instead of R27.9?

Use R27.8 when specific coordination deficits are documented, such as abnormal tandem gait or dysmetria, while R27.9 is for unspecified cases.

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