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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Unsteady on Feet

ICD-10 Coding for Unsteady on Feet

R26.81
R26.89

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

Also Known as:
Unsteady Gait
Gait Instability
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Unsteady on Feet

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Unsteady on Feet

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

clinical_criteria:
  • • Tinetti Balance Score ≤ 12/16
coding_criteria:
  • • Do not use with R27.0 if cerebellar signs are present.

Applicable To

  • • Unsteady gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the use of R26.81 by including specific clinical findings.

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Billable Code
R26.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Videofluoroscopic gait analysis report

Applicable To

  • • Cautious gait

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the underlying cause is documented and coded if known.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.81

History of falling

Use to indicate a history of falls associated with unsteadiness.

G25.9

Tremor, unspecified

Use to specify tremor associated with gait abnormalities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for unsteady on feet?

The ICD-10 code for unsteady on feet is R26.81, used when unsteadiness is the primary issue without a specific underlying cause.

When should R26.81 be used?

R26.81 should be used for isolated unsteadiness without a known etiology, supported by specific clinical findings like a positive Romberg test.

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