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ICD 10 code for Other abnormalities of gait and mobility. Get free rules, notes, crosswalks, synonyms, history for ICD-10 code R26.89.
hereditary ataxia (G11.-)
R26.89 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of other abnormalities of gait and mobility. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Gait and balance disorders are common in older adults and are a major cause of falls in this population. They are associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as reduced level of...
Gait abnormality is a deviation from normal walking (gait). Watching a patient walk is the most important part of the neurological examination. Normal gait requires that many systems, including strength, sensation and coordination, function in an integrated fashion.
R26 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of abnormalities of gait and mobility. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
If you’re looking for the right ICD-10 code for unsteady gait during an initial encounter with a patient dealing with unsteady gait, you have a few options. You could choose R26.81, unsteadiness on feet, which is a commonly used code of gait-related conditions.
Browse all the diagnosis codes used for abnormalities of gait and mobility (r26). For easy navigation, the diagnosis codes are sorted in alphabetical order and grouped by sections. Each section is clearly marked with its description, and the corresponding three-digit code range.
Get crucial instructions for accurate ICD-10-CM R26 coding with all applicable Excludes 1 and Excludes 2 notes from the section level conveniently shown with each code.
R26.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.81 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R26.81 - other international versions of ICD-10 R26.81 may differ.