R26.8Header code — not billable

Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

Chapter
18. Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified
Category
R26
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category R26

R26Abnormalities of gait and mobilityR26.0Ataxic gaitYesR26.1Paralytic gaitYesR26.2Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classifiedYesR26.81Unsteadiness on feetYesR26.89Other abnormalities of gait and mobilityYesR26.9Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobilityYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R26.8?

R26.8 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other abnormalities of gait and mobility.

Is R26.8 a billable code?

No. R26.8 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R26.8 in?

R26.8 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R26.8 become effective?

R26.8 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R26.8?

R26.8 belongs to category R26, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.