icd 10 cm code for progressive unsteady of gait

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

What is the diagnosis code for unsteady gait?

What is the diagnosis code for unsteady gait? Unsteadiness on feet. R26 . 81 is a billable/specific ICD -10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How many codes in ICD 10?

  • ICD-10 codes were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) External file_external .
  • ICD-10-CM codes were developed and are maintained by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics under authorization by the WHO.
  • ICD-10-PCS codes External file_external were developed and are maintained by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. ...

What are the new ICD 10 codes?

The new codes are for describing the infusion of tixagevimab and cilgavimab monoclonal antibody (code XW023X7), and the infusion of other new technology monoclonal antibody (code XW023Y7).

What is the ICD 10 code for antalgic gait?

ICD-10 R26.89 is other abnormalities of gait and mobility (R2689). This code is grouped under diagnosis codes for symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

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The ICD code R26 is used to code Gait abnormality

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.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R26.9 - Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R26.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

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 R26.9 and a single ICD9 code, 781.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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