Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility. R26.9 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 R26.9 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Used for medical claim reporting in all healthcare settings, ICD-10-CM is a standardized classification system of diagnosis codes that represent conditions and diseases, related health problems, abnormal findings, signs and symptoms, injuries, external causes of injuries and diseases, and social circumstances.
Why ICD-10 codes are important
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 .
ICD-10-CM Code for Need for assistance with personal care Z74. 1.
Limited mandibular range of motion The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M26. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.
R26. 2 - Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified. ICD-10-CM.
Z74.0ICD-10-CM Code for Reduced mobility Z74. 0.
ICD-10 Code for Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility- R26. 9- Codify by AAPC.
ICD-10-CM Code for Weakness R53. 1.
Limited range of motion is a term meaning that a joint or body part cannot move through its normal range of motion.
R26. 81 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.
R26. 81 - Unsteadiness on feet. ICD-10-CM.
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.
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z74.0 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways:
ICD Code Z74.0 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the two child codes of Z74.0 that describes the diagnosis 'reduced mobility' in more detail. Z74.0 Reduced mobility.
Z74.0. Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail. ICD Code Z74.0 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the two child codes of Z74.0 that describes the diagnosis 'reduced mobility' ...
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z74.0 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways: