ICD-10-CM Code for Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility R26. 9.
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 .
R26. 2, Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified, or R26. 89, Other abnormalities of gait and mobility.
Z74. 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.
Podiatrists call this an unsteady gait and it means just that: you are not walking in a steady way. The definition, however, is a lot more cut-and-dried than the potential causes. Unsteady gait can arise from many different diseases, conditions, and syndromes.
R26. 9 - Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility | ICD-10-CM.
09: Other reduced mobility.
ICD-10 | Muscle weakness (generalized) (M62. 81)
Limited mandibular range of motion The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M26. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.
You should code first for the underlying condition (i.e., what's causing the patient's balance issues). If you can't determine the underlying condition, ICD-10 code R26. 81, Unsteadiness on feet, might be a good option.
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.