ICD-10-CM diagnosis guide

R26.2: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

A symptom code that may appear in walking-aid and mobility-equipment evaluations.

Educational relationship only. A mobility symptom must be connected to the treating record, functional limitation, home setting, and equipment-specific coverage criteria.

Documentation questions to research

  • Mobility limitation inside the home
  • Activities of daily living affected
  • Why a lesser device is insufficient
  • Ability and willingness to use the selected device safely

Candidate HCPCS research

These links are possible workflow relationships, not a coding recommendation or coverage finding.

E0143K0001
Open claim research workbench

Code-set status and official sources

Reviewed 2026-07-16 against the listed CMS resources for the April 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026 code-file window. Always verify additions, deletions, revisions, sequencing, and encounter-specific guidance.