icd code 10 for unsteady gait

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R26.81

What is the diagnosis code for unsteady gait?

What is the diagnosis code for unsteady gait? Unsteadiness on feet. R26 . 81 is a billable/specific ICD -10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

How many codes in ICD 10?

  • ICD-10 codes were developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) External file_external .
  • ICD-10-CM codes were developed and are maintained by CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics under authorization by the WHO.
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What are the new ICD 10 codes?

The new codes are for describing the infusion of tixagevimab and cilgavimab monoclonal antibody (code XW023X7), and the infusion of other new technology monoclonal antibody (code XW023Y7).

What is the ICD 10 code for antalgic gait?

ICD-10 R26.89 is other abnormalities of gait and mobility (R2689). This code is grouped under diagnosis codes for symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

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What is the ICD-10 DX code for unsteady gait?

R26. 81 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 the ICD 10 code for imbalance?

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD 10 code for difficulty 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 impaired ambulation?

Abnormalities of gait and mobility The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the code for gait?

ICD-10-CM Code for Abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.

What is unspecified 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 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 is the ICD 10 code for leg weakness?

ICD-10-CM Code for Muscle weakness (generalized) M62. 81.

What is the ICD 10 code for impaired mobility?

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