M10.011
BillableIdiopathic gout, right shoulder
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A painful joint condition caused by uric acid crystal buildup occurring in the right shoulder.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm laterality (right vs. left) is documented in the clinical record before assigning this code
- •Distinguish between idiopathic gout and gout secondary to other conditions or medications
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.0Idiopathic gout└M10.01Idiopathic gout, shoulder└M10.011Idiopathic gout, right shoulder
└M10.011Idiopathic gout, right shoulder