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R29.810 – Facial weakness

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code R29.810

Code: R29.810 (claims format: R29810)
Description: Facial weakness
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: R29 › R29.8 › R29.81

Notes for R29.810

Applicable to:

Facial droop

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Bell's palsy (G51.0)
facial weakness following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -92)

Index terms for R29.810

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

Related codes in R29.81

R29.818 – Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous systemBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R29.810?

R29.810 is the ICD-10-CM code for facial weakness, in the block R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).

Is R29.810 a billable code?

Yes. R29.810 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does R29.810 belong to?

It belongs to category R29 – Other symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

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.