R26 – Abnormalities of gait and mobility
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems
ICD-10-CM code
R26
- Code
R26(claims format:R26)- Description
- Abnormalities of gait and mobility
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- 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
Billable codes under R26
R26 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- R26.0 – Ataxic gaitBillable
- R26.1 – Paralytic gaitBillable
- R26.2 – Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- R26.8 – Other abnormalities of gait and mobilityHeader (more codes below)
- R26.9 – Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobilityBillable
Notes for R26
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code R26?
R26 is the ICD-10-CM code for abnormalities of gait and mobility, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).
Is R26 a billable code?
No. R26 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.