R26.2

Billable

Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

R26.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
R00-R99
Parent
R26
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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R26.2?
R26.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified". It falls under R00-R99 Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.
Is R26.2 a billable code?
Yes — R26.2 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from R26.2?
Excludes1 (not coded here): falling (R29.6); unsteadiness on feet (R26.81).

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

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