R26.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
R26.8Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where R26.8 sits
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Chapter 18
Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
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Section
Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29)
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Category R26
Abnormalities of gait and mobility
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Code R26.8
Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
More specific choices
Codes under R26.8
R26.8 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for R26.8.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for R26.8.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for R26.8.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for R26.8.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for R26.8.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code R26.8 mean?
R26.8 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other abnormalities of gait and mobility.”
Is R26.8 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. R26.8 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is R26.8 located in ICD-10-CM?
R26.8 is listed in Chapter 18, Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99), within Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems (R25-R29) (R25–R29), under category R26, Abnormalities of gait and mobility.
What coding notes are listed for R26.8?
No inclusion terms are listed for R26.8 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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