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R26. 9 - Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility. ICD-10-CM.
Z74.0ICD-10-CM Code for Reduced mobility Z74. 0.
Z74. 0 - Reduced mobility. ICD-10-CM.
R26. 2 - Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Immobility syndrome (paraplegic) M62. 3.
Limited mandibular range of motion The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M26. 52 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Other abnormalities of gait and mobility The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM R26. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of R26.
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.
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.
ICD-10-CM Code for Muscle weakness (generalized) M62. 81.
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.
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 .
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For any item to be covered by Medicare, it must 1) be eligible for a defined Medicare benefit category, 2) be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member, and 3) meet all other applicable Medicare statutory and regulatory requirements. The purpose of a Local Coverage Determination (LCD) is to provide information regarding “reasonable and necessary” criteria based on Social Security Act § 1862 (a) (1) (A) provisions. In addition to the “reasonable and necessary” criteria contained in this LCD there are other payment rules, which are discussed in the following documents, that must also be met prior to Medicare reimbursement:.
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NON-MEDICAL NECESSITY COVERAGE AND PAYMENT RULES For any item to be covered by Medicare, it must 1) be eligible for a defined Medicare benefit category, 2) be reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury or to improve the functioning of a malformed body member, and 3) meet all other applicable Medicare statutory and regulatory requirements.
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A heavy-duty walker is considered medically necessary DME for members who meet medical necessity criteria for a standard walker and who weigh more than 300 pounds. A heavy-duty walker may include wheels and glide-type brakes. A wheeled walker is one with 2, 3, or 4 wheels. The wheels may be fixed or swivel.
The Autoambulator is a therapeutic robotic machine developed to rehabilitate individuals recovering from conditions affecting walking such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and hip or knee replacement surgery . The AutoAmbulator features an overhead harness system to fully support the patient, mechanically powered braces to move the patient's legs, and numerous computerized sensors to track vital signs, movement, and contact speed, adjusting speed accordingly. Researchers are evaluating the AutoAmbulator's ability to increase blood flow in patients' legs, decrease muscle spasms, and improve respiration and circulatory function.
Prone, Supine and Upright Standers for Children with Special Needs. These floor/mobile standers for children (e.g., Rifton Supine, Prone or Dynamic; Squiggles) are considered medically necessary DME for children with cerebral palsy or other severe neuromuscular conditions.
Aetna considers the use of a wearable freezing of gait detection system for assisting walking of individuals with Parkinson's disease experimental and investigational because of insufficient evidence in the peer-reviewed literature.
The Mulholland Walkabout is a walker with 4 wheels and attached back brace. Aetna considers the Mulholland Walkabout medically necessary DME for children who have impaired ambulation and who lack trunk stability and balance.
E0110. Crutches, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable of fixed, pair, complete with tips and handgrips. E0111. Crutch, forearm, includes crutches of various materials, adjustable or fixed, each, with tip and handgrip.
A heavy-duty, multiple braking system, variable wheel resistance walker is considered medically necessary DME for members who meet medical necessity criteria for a standard walker and who are unable to use a standard walker due to a severe neurological disorder or other condition causing the restricted use of one hand. Obesity, by itself, is not considered a medically necessary indication for this walker.