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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis Gout

ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis Gout

M10.072
M1A.0720

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for arthritis gout includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Gouty Arthritis
Gout
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis Gout

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Arthritis Gout

Use ICD-10 code M10.072 for acute gout, left ankle and foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Acute gout, left ankle and foot

Billable Code
M10.072
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of monosodium urate crystals in synovial fluid
  • • Acute onset of joint pain and swelling

Applicable To

  • • Acute gouty arthritis of left ankle

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the acute nature and specific joint affected.

Chronic gout, left ankle and foot

Billable Code
M1A.0720
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Radiographic evidence of tophi
  • • Recurrent episodes of joint pain

Applicable To

  • • Chronic tophaceous gout of left ankle

Important Notes

  • • Document the presence of tophi and chronic symptoms.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.3

BMI 40 and over, adult

Use when obesity is a comorbidity affecting gout management.

Z87.310

Personal history of gout

Use when documenting resolved gout without current symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is acute gout coded in ICD-10?

Acute gout is coded using M10.072 for the left ankle and foot, indicating an acute flare with specific joint involvement.

What is the difference between acute and chronic gout coding?

Acute gout is coded with M10.- series during flares, while chronic gout uses M1A.- series, focusing on long-term symptoms and tophi.

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