Other Abnormalities of Gait & Mobility

hgujralhgujral
edited April 2017 in Home Care Coding General
Hi Group, Does anyone have any guidelines as to when we should code R26.89 "other Abnormalities of Gait & mobility" Vs R26.9. Do we need specific documentation from the physician to use this code. Also can we use it along with RA, OA & back pain?

Thanks
Harvinder Gujral
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Comments

  • Unknown
    edited April 2017
    Honestly, unless there is a better dx code either one should be avoided.
    This is were PT notes are very important. There are dx where it is a given
    of abnormal gait, etc. If there is back pain, OA or RA better to code the
    dx because it is a given there would be difficulty walking or walking
    abnormally.



    Hope this helps!
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