Get started free

R26

Non-billable

Abnormalities of gait and mobility

R26 is the ICD-10-CM code for Abnormalities of gait and mobility. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as R26.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
R00-R99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are walking problems? If you are like most people, you walk thousands of steps each day. You walk to do your daily activities, get around, and exercise. It's something that you usually don't think about. But for those people who have a problem with walking, daily life can be more difficult. Walking problems may cause you to: Walk with your head and neck bent over Drag, drop, or shuffle your feet Have irregular,…

Read more about Walking Problems at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •ataxia NOS (R27.0)
  • •hereditary ataxia (G11.-)
  • •locomotor (syphilitic) ataxia (A52.11)
  • •immobility syndrome (paraplegic) (M62.3)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R26?
R26 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Abnormalities of gait and mobility". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R26 a billable code?
No — R26 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as R26.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of R26?
R26 has 5 more specific child codes, including R26.0, R26.1, R26.2.
What is excluded from R26?
Excludes1 (not coded here): ataxia NOS (R27.0); hereditary ataxia (G11.-); locomotor (syphilitic) ataxia (A52.11); immobility syndrome (paraplegic) (M62.3).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

Look up another ICD-10 code or condition

Powered by Eleplan

Free ICD-10 lookup is just the start. Eleplan keeps the whole care plan in one place.

Diagnoses, medications, documents, appointments, and the whole care team — organized and always in sync, with Ellie, your AI care assistant, on top of it. Free to start.

Get started freeSee how Eleplan works →