icd 10 code for ataxia (a staggering gait)

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ICD-10 code R26. 0 for Ataxic gait is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is the ICD 10 code for ataxic gait?

Ataxic gait 1 R26.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 2 The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.0 became effective on October 1, 2020. 3 This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R26.0 - other international versions of ICD-10 R26.0 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for ataxia?

R26 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R26. Abnormalities of gait and mobility 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. Type 1 Excludes ataxia NOS (R27.0) hereditary ataxia (G11.-) locomotor (syphilitic) ataxia (A52.11) immobility syndrome (paraplegic) (M62.3) Abnormalities of gait and mobility.

What are the signs and symptoms of ataxia?

Ataxia, unspecified. Awkwardness in motor behavior associated with loss of afferent information from the moving part or with loss of control mechanism of the cerebellum. Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures.

What is hereditary ataxia G11?

hereditary ataxia ( G11.-) (ah-tak-sik) awkward, uncoordinated walking. Awkward, uncoordinated walking. Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (walking) which may result from impairments of motor function or sensory feedback.

What is 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 unstable gait?

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

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 is the diagnosis code for unsteady gait?

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for ataxia?

ICD-10 code R27. 0 for Ataxia, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is ICD-10 code for balance impairment?

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

What is a shuffling gait?

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.

What does ataxic gait look like?

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.

What is abnormalities of gait and mobility?

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.

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 Antalgic gait?

Antalgic gait is one of the most common forms of altered gait in patients presenting to the emergency department and primary care offices. It refers to an abnormal pattern of walking secondary to pain that ultimately causes a limp, whereby the stance phase is shortened relative to the swing phase.

What is the ICD-10 code for impaired ambulation?

Abnormalities of gait and mobility The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26 became effective on October 1, 2021.

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.

Coding Notes for R26.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'R26.0 - Ataxic gait'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R26.0. 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 R26.0 and a single ICD9 code, 781.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is the ICd 10 code for gait?

R26.0 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Ataxic gait . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Ataxia, ataxy, ataxic R27.0. gait R26.0.