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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Walking Difficulties

ICD-10 Coding for Walking Difficulties

R26.2
R26.81
R26.89

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

Also Known as:
Gait Abnormalities
Walking Impairment
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Walking Difficulties

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Walking Difficulties

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

clinical:
  • • Presence of musculoskeletal issues like joint instability.
coding:
  • • Do not use with R26.81 due to Excludes1 note.

Applicable To

  • • Musculoskeletal gait disorders

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes objective findings like muscle strength and joint assessments.

Unsteadiness on feet

Billable Code
R26.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Use when the primary cause of unsteadiness is neurological.

Applicable To

  • • Neurological gait instability

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes neurological exam findings.

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Billable Code
R26.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Use when both neurological and musculoskeletal factors contribute to gait abnormalities.

Applicable To

  • • Mixed etiology gait abnormalities

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the mixed etiology.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for walking difficulties?

The ICD-10 codes for walking difficulties include R26.2 for musculoskeletal issues and R26.81 for neurological unsteadiness.

How do you document walking difficulties for ICD-10 coding?

Document specific gait patterns, objective measurements, and functional impacts to support ICD-10 coding for walking difficulties.

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