icd 9 code for unstediness of feet

by Dr. Glen Lynch 6 min read

2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 781.2 : Abnormality of gait. ICD-9-CM 781.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 781.2 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD 10 code for unsteadiness on feet?

Unsteadiness on feet. R26.81 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.81 became effective on October 1, 2019. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R26.81 - other international versions of ICD-10 R26.81 may differ.

What is the ICD 10 code for gait abnormality?

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to R26.81: Gait abnormality R26.9 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R26.9. Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code Unsteadiness on feet R26.81

What are the diagnostic codes for congenital foot deformity?

Q66.90 Congenital deformity of feet, unspecified, un... Q66.91 Congenital deformity of feet, unspecified, ri... Q66.92 Congenital deformity of feet, unspecified, le...

What is the difference between ICD9 and ICD10?

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 R26.81 and a single ICD9 code, 781.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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What is the ICD-10 code for unsteadiness on feet?

ICD-10 code R26. 81 for Unsteadiness on feet 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 balance?

R26. 81 - Unsteadiness on feet. ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for impaired functional mobility?

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 .

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 unsteady gait?

Doctors may also describe an unsteady gait as an ataxic gait. This means the person is walking in an abnormal, uncoordinated, or unsteady manner.

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.

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for physical deconditioning?

Z72. 3 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 Z72.

What is the ICD-10 code for leg weakness?

ICD-10-CM Code for Weakness R53. 1.

What is ataxic gait?

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.

What is the ICD-10 code for generalized weakness?

ICD-10 code M62. 81 for Muscle weakness (generalized) is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

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 'R26.81 - Unsteadiness on feet'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code R26.81. 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 R26.81 and a single ICD9 code, 781.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is the ICd 10 code for unsteadiness on feet?

R26.81 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Unsteadiness on feet . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .

Do you include decimal points in ICD-10?

DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Gait abnormality R26.9. unsteadiness R26.81.

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