ICD-10 R26.9
Billable / SpecificUnspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility
About ICD-10-CM R26.9
ICD-10-CM code R26.9 represents Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility. This is a billable/specific code in the Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Findings chapter (block R26). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM R26.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for R26.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list R26.9 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing R26.9.
2 Cigna
5 Medicare
2 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with R26.9
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 97112 Neuromuscular reeducation — hemiplegia, paraplegia, cerebral palsy, post-stroke, gait abnormality, ataxia, MS, Parkinson, concussion, hx TBI Physical Therapy
Convert R26.9 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| R26.9 | 7812 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To R26.9
Other codes in section R25-R29 (Symptoms and signs involving the nervous and musculoskeletal systems).
ICD-10 R26.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code R26.9 billable? +
Yes, R26.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with R26.9? +
Procedures frequently paired with R26.9 include: 97112.
What ICD-9 codes does R26.9 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, R26.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7812. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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