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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Limping

ICD-10 Coding for Limping

R26.2
R26.81

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

Also Known as:
Gait abnormality
Walking difficulty
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Limping

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Limping

Use ICD-10 code R26.2 for difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
R26.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient unable to walk due to pain or weakness.

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty walking due to pain or weakness

Important Notes

  • • Sequence underlying condition first if applicable.

Unsteadiness on feet

Billable Code
R26.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient sways during tandem walking or requires assistive device for stability.

Applicable To

  • • Balance impairment

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports balance impairment.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M25.56-

Pain in knee

Use to specify knee pain contributing to walking difficulty.

M16.12

Osteoarthritis of left hip

Use to specify underlying condition causing unsteadiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for limping?

ICD-10 codes for limping include R26.2 for difficulty walking and R26.81 for unsteadiness on feet. Choose based on the specific clinical presentation.

How do you code a limp due to knee pain?

Code the underlying knee condition first, such as M25.561 for right knee pain, followed by R26.2 for difficulty walking.

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