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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hyperuricemia

ICD-10 Coding for Hyperuricemia

E79.0
E79.2
E79.4

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

Also Known as:
Elevated Uric Acid
Uric Acid Disorder
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hyperuricemia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hyperuricemia

Use ICD-10 code E79.0 for hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease

Billable Code
E79.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum uric acid level ≥7 mg/dL in males or ≥6 mg/dL in females
  • • No evidence of arthritis or tophi

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies absence of symptoms.

Hyperuricemia with inflammatory arthritis

Billable Code
E79.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of synovial fluid monosodium urate crystals
  • • Serum uric acid level ≥7 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Gouty arthritis

Important Notes

  • • Confirm with clinical and laboratory findings.

Asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Non-Billable
E79.4
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Serum uric acid level ≥7 mg/dL in males or ≥6 mg/dL in females
  • • Explicit documentation of asymptomatic status

Important Notes

  • • Ensure asymptomatic status is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R79.9

Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Use when uric acid levels are elevated but hyperuricemia is not confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperuricemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperuricemia without symptoms is E79.0. For asymptomatic hyperuricemia, use E79.4. If inflammatory arthritis is present, use E79.2.

How is hyperuricemia documented?

Document hyperuricemia by recording specific serum uric acid levels and noting the presence or absence of symptoms such as joint pain or tophi.

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