ICD-10-CM R26: Abnormalities of gait and mobility

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for R26

Abnormalities of gait and mobility

Coding Notes & Guidelines for R26

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • ataxia NOS (R27.0)
  • hereditary ataxia (G11.-)
  • locomotor (syphilitic) ataxia (A52.11)
  • immobility syndrome (paraplegic) (M62.3)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • falling (R29.6)
  • unsteadiness on feet (R26.81)
Inclusion Terms

Staggering gait

Inclusion Terms

Spastic gait

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for R26):

R26.0 - Ataxic gait R26.1 - Paralytic gait R26.2 - Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified R26.8 - Other abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.81 - Unsteadiness on feet R26.89 - Other abnormalities of gait and mobility R26.9 - Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility

About ICD-10-CM Code R26 (Abnormalities of gait and mobility)

ICD-10-CM code R26 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM R26 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about R26 - Abnormalities of gait and mobility. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Abnormalities of gait and mobility.