R27
Non-billableOther lack of coordination
Other lack of coordination
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •abnormal findings on antenatal screening of motherO28
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- signs and symptoms classified in the body system chapters
- •signs and symptoms of breast,N63, N64.5
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
View full mappingCorresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other lack of coordination?
The ICD-10-CM code for other lack of coordination is R27. The full clinical description is "Other lack of coordination". R27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code R27 mean?
ICD-10-CM code R27 represents “Other lack of coordination”. It is classified under Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is R27 a billable code?
No, R27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under R27.
What chapter is R27 in?
R27 is in Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings (codes R00-R99).
What codes cannot be used with R27?
R27 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: ataxic gait (R26.0); hereditary ataxia (G11.-); vertigo NOS (R42).
What are the subcategories under R27?
R27 has 3 child codes, including: R27.0 (Ataxia, unspecified), R27.8 (Other lack of coordination), R27.9 (Unspecified lack of coordination).
What are the UMLS CUIs for R27?
R27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495684. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does R27 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other lack of coordination affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of R27?
R27 maps to the ICD-11 code: MB45.Z (Lack of coordination, unspecified).
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