R27.9 – Unspecified lack of coordination

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R27.9
Code
R27.9 (claims format: R279)
Description
Unspecified lack of coordination
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
R27

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

R27 – Other lack of coordination

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • ataxic gait (R26.0)
  • hereditary ataxia (G11.-)
  • vertigo NOS (R42)

Index terms for R27.9

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in R27

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R27.9?

R27.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified lack of coordination, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).

Is R27.9 a billable code?

Yes. R27.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R27.9 belong to?

It belongs to category R27 – Other lack of coordination.

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.