M10.032
BillableIdiopathic gout, left wrist
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A painful inflammatory condition caused by uric acid crystal buildup in the left wrist joint, occurring without a secondary cause.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as 'left' in the medical record before assigning this code
- •Confirm this is idiopathic gout (primary) and not secondary to another condition or medication
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.0Idiopathic gout└M10.03Idiopathic gout, wrist└M10.032Idiopathic gout, left wrist
└M10.032Idiopathic gout, left wrist