icd-10-cm code for intermittent staggrring gait

What is the ICD 10 code for abnormal gait?

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility. R26.89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.89 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What are the 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)

What is the ICD 10 code for mild intermittent asthma?

Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated. 2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code. J45.20 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM J45.20 became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD-10-CM code for gait instability?

ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility R26. 9.

What is the ICD-10 code for balance issues?

R26. 81 - Unsteadiness on feet. ICD-10-CM.

What code is R26 9?

Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility9 Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility.

What is an ataxic gait?

Ataxia is typically defined as the presence of abnormal, uncoordinated movements. This usage describes signs & symptoms without reference to specific diseases. An unsteady, staggering gait is described as an ataxic gait because walking is uncoordinated and appears to be 'not ordered'.

What is the ICD 10 code for shuffling gait?

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R26.

What does unstable gait mean?

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.

What is R26 81?

ICD-10 code R26. 81 for Unsteadiness on feet is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is Z74 09?

ICD-10 code Z74. 09 for Other reduced mobility is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

What is R53 81?

R53. 81: “R” codes are the family of codes related to "Symptoms, signs and other abnormal findings" - a bit of a catch-all category for "conditions not otherwise specified". R53. 81 is defined as chronic debility not specific to another diagnosis.

What is Circumductory gait?

Patients with a circumduction gait are unable to achieve adequate clearance for the foot to move through the swing phase on the affected side. To compensate, the patient abducts her thigh and swings her leg in a semi-circle to attain adequate clearance.

What is Hemiparetic gait?

Hemiparetic gait is most commonly characterized by an asymmetric pattern of walking associated with contralateral motor weakness, motor control deficits, sensory and/or proprioceptive loss, and/or ataxia.

What is Trendelenburg gait?

A trendelenburg gait is an abnormal gait resulting from a defective hip abductor mechanism. The primary musculature involved is the gluteal musculature, including the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. The weakness of these muscles causes drooping of the pelvis to the contralateral side while walking.