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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Uric Acid Disorders

ICD-10 Coding for Uric Acid Disorders

E79.0
M10.00

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

Also Known as:
Hyperuricemia
Gout
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Uric Acid Disorders

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Uric Acid Disorders

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

  • • Elevated uric acid levels without symptoms

Applicable To

  • • Asymptomatic hyperuricemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure lab results are documented to support the use of this code.

Idiopathic gout, unspecified site

Billable Code
M10.00
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute joint inflammation with serum uric acid ≥7.5 mg/dL

Applicable To

  • • Acute gout attack

Important Notes

  • • Document the acute nature and site of the gout attack.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R79.9

Abnormal finding of blood chemistry, unspecified

Use when the cause of hyperuricemia is unclear.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hyperuricemia?

The ICD-10 code for hyperuricemia without symptoms is E79.0. It is used when elevated uric acid levels are present without signs of gout or tophi.

How do you code an acute gout attack?

For an acute gout attack, use ICD-10 code M10.00 if the site is unspecified. Specify the site for more accurate coding.

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