R26.81Billable

Unsteadiness on feet

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 classifiedYesR26.8Other abnormalities of gait and mobilityR26.89Other abnormalities of gait and mobilityYesR26.9Unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobilityYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code R26.81?

R26.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Unsteadiness on feet.

Is R26.81 a billable code?

Yes. R26.81 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is R26.81 in?

R26.81 falls under Chapter 18: Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified.

When did R26.81 become effective?

R26.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to R26.81?

R26.81 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.