ICD-10 Code for Unsteady Gait (R26.81): Coding, Documentation, and Denial Guide for FY2027
R26.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for unsteady gait. The official descriptor is Unsteadiness on feet. The code is billable and specific, so you can report it on a claim for reimbursement. R26.81 sits under R26, Abnormalities of gait and mobility, a parent category you can’t bill. Nothing about R26.81 changes in FY2027. The code stays […]