Unsteadiness on feet Gait unsteady; Unsteady gait ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R26.89 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Other abnormalities of gait and mobility 1 Cautious gait. 2 Gait disorder due to weakness. 3 Gait disorder, multifactorial. 4 Gait disorder, painful gait. 5 Gait disorder, postural instability. 6 ... (more items)
Toe walking; Toe-walking gait; Unsteady when walking; ICD-10-CM R26.89 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v 38.0): 091 Other disorders of nervous system with mcc; 092 Other disorders of nervous system with cc; 093 Other disorders of nervous system without cc/mcc; Convert R26.89 to ICD-9-CM. Code History
ICD-10 code R26. 9 for Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
R26. 81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.
R26. 81 - Unsteadiness on feet. ICD-10-CM.
F07Z9UZICD-10-PCS Code F07Z9UZ - Gait Training/Functional Ambulation Treatment using Prosthesis - Codify by AAPC.
An unsteady gait is an abnormality in walking that can be caused by diseases of or damage to the legs and feet (including the bones, joints, blood vessels, muscles, and other soft tissues) or to the nervous system that controls the movements necessary for walking.
ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.
R26. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Abnormal gait or a walking abnormality is when a person is unable to walk in the usual way. This may be due to injuries, underlying conditions, or problems with the legs and feet. Walking may seems to be an uncomplicated activity.
ICD-10-CM Code for Muscle weakness (generalized) M62. 81.
CPT code 97116 can be used to report gait training. The description of CPT 97116 and the billing guidelines can be found below.
What is Ataxic Gait? Ataxic gait is often characterized by difficulty walking in a straight line, lateral veering, poor balance, a widened base of support, inconsistent arm motion, and lack of repeatability. These symptoms often resemble gait seen under the influence of alcohol.
Shuffling gait refers to quick-stepping, short-stride walking movements. Normally, we step with a heel-toe motion as we walk. This normal gait is dependent on our toes pushing forcefully off the ground to propel us forward. Without the toe push, a shuffling flat-footed gait occurs.
Abnormal gait or a walking abnormality is when a person is unable to walk in the usual way. This may be due to injuries, underlying conditions, or problems with the legs and feet. Walking may seems to be an uncomplicated activity.
Loss of balance or unsteadiness Losing your balance while walking, or feeling imbalanced, can result from: Vestibular problems. Abnormalities in your inner ear can cause a sensation of a floating or heavy head and unsteadiness in the dark. Nerve damage to your legs (peripheral neuropathy).
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.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R26.89. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code R26.89 and a single ICD9 code, 781.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.