Find information on Reduced Mobility diagnosis, including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (R26.89, R26.2, and other relevant codes), medical coding guidelines, and healthcare resources. Learn about assessing and documenting impaired mobility, functional limitations, and activity restrictions for accurate medical billing and improved patient care. This resource covers restricted movement, difficulty walking, mobility impairment, ambulation assistance, and related terms for healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Fractures, Dislocations, Sprains
These injuries can significantly restrict movement and cause reduced mobility.
Disorders of muscles and tendons
Muscle and tendon problems limit movement and contribute to reduced mobility.
Osteoporosis and other bone diseases
Bone disorders can weaken the skeleton and lead to reduced mobility and pain.
Cerebral palsy and other paralytic
These neurological conditions frequently cause impaired mobility and reduced function.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is reduced mobility due to a neurological condition?
Yes
Specify neurological condition
No
Is reduced mobility due to musculoskeletal condition?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Reduced Mobility |
Deconditioning |
Walking Difficulty |
Coding R26.9 (Unspecified mobility loss) lacks specificity for accurate reimbursement and quality reporting. CDI should clarify the cause and severity.
Discrepancies between physician notes and coded diagnoses regarding reduced mobility can lead to denials and compliance issues. CDI needs to ensure alignment.
Failing to code related conditions like pain or muscle weakness alongside reduced mobility impacts severity scores and resource allocation. CDI must capture the full clinical picture.
Patient presents with reduced mobility, impacting their functional independence and activities of daily living (ADLs). Assessment reveals limitations in ambulation, transfers, and overall physical activity. Contributing factors may include musculoskeletal impairment, neurological conditions such as stroke or Parkinson's disease, chronic pain, cardiovascular deconditioning, or post-operative recovery. Objective findings include decreased range of motion, muscle weakness, impaired balance and coordination, and gait abnormalities. Pain with movement is documented, limiting the patient's ability to perform routine tasks such as dressing, bathing, and toileting. The patient's reduced mobility increases their risk of falls, pressure ulcers, and other complications. Plan of care includes physical therapy to improve strength, range of motion, and balance, occupational therapy to address ADL limitations and adaptive equipment needs, and pain management strategies. Patient education focuses on fall prevention, energy conservation techniques, and home safety modifications. Referral to other specialists, such as a neurologist, orthopedist, or physiatrist, may be warranted based on the underlying etiology. Prognosis for improved mobility depends on the underlying cause and patient's response to interventions. Continued monitoring and reassessment of functional status are essential.