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R26.89 is used for specific gait issues or types of gait abnormalities that don't fit into categories, while R26.9 is a code for when the gait abnormality is not functional/physiological or unknown.
To formulate an accurate diagnosis, healthcare providers may check the patient's medical history, conduct a physical exam, and perform other tests, like imaging tests, laboratory tests, balance assessments, etc.
The ICD-10 code used for ambulation difficulty is R26.2: Difficulty in walking not elsewhere classified.
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