In toe gait: 754.53 (CONGENITAL METATARSUS VARUS) —> Q66. 2 (CONGENITAL METATARSUS (PRIMUS) VARUS)
ICD-10 code R26. 9 for Unspecified 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 .
ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.
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.
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 are gait abnormalities? Gait abnormalities are alterations in the way of walking, usually due to injuries or pathologies of the spinal cord, brain, legs or feet. They can affect the speed at which you walk, and lead problems with consistency, symmetry or movements that are not synchronised.
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.
Z74.0ICD-10 code Z74. 0 for Reduced mobility is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
R26. 9 Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility - ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Codes.
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 .
An unsteady, staggering gait is described as an ataxic gait because walking is uncoordinated and appears to be 'not ordered'. Many motor activities may be described as ataxic if they appear to others, or are perceived by patients, as uncoordinated.
Gait is a person's pattern of walking. Walking involves balance and coordination of muscles so that the body is propelled forward in a rhythm, called the stride. There are numerous possibilities that may cause an abnormal gait. Some common causes are: A degenerative disease (such as arthritis)
You’ll notice you could code either R26.2 (difficulty walking), or R26.89 (other abnormalities of gait and mobility). That’s because, depending on your evaluation, you might discover the reason behind the disordered movement is best described by one code more than the other. Each code has its own synonyms that can help you make your selection. For example:
Y92.322, Soccer field as the place of occurrence of the external cause.