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M10.022

Billable

Idiopathic gout, left elbow

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 left elbow.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left elbow is the documented site of gout manifestation in the medical record
  • •Consider documenting associated symptoms such as swelling, redness, and warmth at the site

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.0Idiopathic gout└M10.02Idiopathic gout, elbow└M10.022Idiopathic gout, left elbow
└M10.022Idiopathic gout, left elbow

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