ICD Code R27.0
ICD code R27.0 is used to identify cases of unspecified ataxia, a condition involving lack of muscle coordination.
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What is ICD diagnosis code R27.0
ICD code R27.0 is ataxia, unspecified, which refers to a lack of muscle coordination that is not specified as to cause or type.
When to use ICD code R27.0
1. Presence of impaired coordination of voluntary muscle movements
2. Unsteady gait or difficulty walking
3. Lack of muscle control during purposeful movements
4. Absence of identifiable underlying cause after clinical evaluation
5. No specification of ataxia type (cerebellar, sensory, vestibular, etc.)
6. Symptoms not attributable to a more specific neurological disorder
Billable CPT codes for ICD code R27.0
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code R27.0 include:
- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)
- 97110 (Therapeutic exercises)
- 97112 (Neuromuscular reeducation)
- 97116 (Gait training therapy)
- 97530 (Therapeutic activities)
- 90901 (Biofeedback training)
- 95816–95819 (Electroencephalogram)
- 95951 (Monitoring for localization of cerebral seizure focus)
- 96116 (Neurobehavioral status exam)
- 96132–96133 (Neuropsychological testing evaluation)
- 99354–99357 (Prolonged service in the office or other outpatient setting)
CPT code selection should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code R27.0.
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