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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gout Unspecified

ICD-10 Coding for Gout Unspecified

M10.9

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

Also Known as:
Gout NOS
Acute Gout Attack
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gout Unspecified

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

Use ICD-10 code M10.9 for gout, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Gout, unspecified

Billable Code
M10.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No confirmed etiology or chronicity
documentation:
  • • Absence of specific gout type or cause in records

Applicable To

  • • Acute gout attack without identified etiology

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly states 'unspecified' to avoid incorrect coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E79.0

Hyperuricemia

Use when elevated uric acid is present without gout symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gout unspecified?

The ICD-10 code for gout unspecified is M10.9. It is used when the specific type or cause of gout is not documented.

When should M10.9 be used?

Use M10.9 when there is an acute gout attack without a confirmed etiology or chronicity.

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