ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for difficulty walking
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Walking › difficulty”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding difficulty walking
The ICD-10-CM code for difficulty walking is R26.2 (Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on R26.2.
Within R26 (abnormalities of gait and mobility), R26.2 is specifically for difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified. Related codes cover Ataxic gait (R26.0), paralytic gait (R26.1), other abnormalities of gait and mobility (R26.8) and unspecified abnormalities of gait and mobility (R26.9).
Don't report R26.2 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: falling (R29.6).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of R26.2, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: unsteadiness on feet (R26.81).
More specific difficulty walking codes (official index)
- psychogenic F44.4 — Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for R26.2)
- falling (R29.6)
Common questions about difficulty walking ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for difficulty walking?
- R26.2 — Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: F44.4.
What is the ICD-10 code for psychogenic difficulty walking?
- F44.4 — Conversion disorder with motor symptom or deficit.
Is R26.2 billable?
- Yes. R26.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can R26.2 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict R26.2 as a principal diagnosis.
Is R26.2 a CC or MCC?
- No. R26.2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.