icd 10 code for gait and mobility

by Gregory Hickle 9 min read

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 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for gait?

ICD-10 code R26 for Abnormalities of gait and mobility 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 impaired mobility?

Z74. 0 - Reduced mobility. ICD-10-CM.

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 difficulty in walking?

R26. 2, Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified, or R26. 89, Other abnormalities of gait and mobility.Aug 19, 2015

What is the ICD-10 code for shuffling gait?

R26. 0 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 impaired mobility?

A mobility impairment is a disability that affects movement ranging from gross motor skills, such as walking, to fine motor movement, involving manipulation of objects by hand. For more information, consult Glossary of Disability-Related Terms and Mobility Impairments.

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. Walking may seems to be an uncomplicated activity.

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle weakness?

ICD-10 | Muscle weakness (generalized) (M62. 81)

What is the ICD-10 code for CVA?

ICD-10 | Cerebral infarction, unspecified (I63. 9)

What is the ICD-10 code for difficulty swallowing?

Code R13. 10 is the diagnosis code used for Dysphagia, Unspecified. It is a disorder characterized by difficulty in swallowing. It may be observed in patients with stroke, motor neuron disorders, cancer of the throat or mouth, head and neck injuries, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis.

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 causes the inability to walk?

What Causes Difficulty Walking? Fractures, bruises, cuts, as well as medical conditions that affect the legs, nerves, brain, or spine can also cause walking difficulties. Some of the common causes of walking difficulties include: Leg injuries.

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for gait abnormalities?

R26 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Abnormalities of gait and mobility. It should not be used for HIPAA-covered transactions as a more specific code is available to choose from below.

What is a 3 character code?

A 3-character code is to be used only if it is not further subdivided. A code is invalid if it has not been coded to the full number of characters required for that code, including the 7 th character, if applicable.

What is R26 code?

R26 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of abnormalities of gait and mobility. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

What is the tabular list of diseases and injuries?

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code R26:

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