R26.81 – Unsteadiness on feet
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
- Code
R26.81(claims format:R2681)- Description
- Unsteadiness on feet
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
- Block
- R25-R29 Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
- Parent codes
- R26 › R26.8
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
R26 – Abnormalities of gait and mobility
Index terms for R26.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in R26.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R26.81?
R26.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for unsteadiness on feet, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).
Is R26.81 a billable code?
Yes. R26.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does R26.81 belong to?
It belongs to category R26 – Abnormalities of gait and mobility.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.