R27.0
BillableAtaxia, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Loss of muscle coordination affecting movement and balance, resulting in clumsy or uncoordinated movements throughout the body.
Coding Tips
- •Document the distribution of ataxia (generalized vs. localized) and affected body parts
- •Consider documenting suspected etiology such as cerebellar, sensory, or vestibular causes if known
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
- ataxia following cerebrovascular disease (I69. with final characters -93)