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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unable to Ambulate

ICD-10 Coding for Unable to Ambulate

R26.2
Z74.09

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

Also Known as:
Ambulatory Dysfunction
Reduced Mobility
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unable to Ambulate

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unable to Ambulate

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 requires assistive device for walking.

Applicable To

  • • Difficulty walking due to neurological conditions

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific assistive devices used.

Other reduced mobility

Billable Code
Z74.09
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Reduced mobility requiring aids beyond basic assistive devices

Important Notes

  • • Link to specific impairments for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G20

Parkinson's disease

Use when difficulty walking is due to Parkinson's.

M54.5

Low back pain

Use when reduced mobility is due to back pain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unable to ambulate?

The ICD-10 code for unable to ambulate is primarily R26.2, which covers difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified.

When should Z74.09 be used instead of R26.2?

Use Z74.09 for patients who are not bedbound but require significant mobility assistance beyond basic devices.

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