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.
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.
Unable to coordinate muscle movement ICD-10-CM R27.0 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 091 Other disorders of nervous system with mcc 092 Other disorders of nervous system with cc
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.
R26. 81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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'.
ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility R26. 9.
Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility9 Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility.
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.
Acquired ataxia: Caused by external factors including trauma, vitamin deficiencies, exposure to alcohol or drugs, infections, or cancers. Genetic ataxia: Occurs when a person has a damaged gene that is passed down among family members. Idiopathic ataxia: Doctors cannot determine the cause of the condition.
81 - Unsteadiness on feet.
Z74.0Z74. 0 - Reduced mobility | ICD-10-CM.
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 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 .
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.
I63. 9 - Cerebral infarction, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.