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M10.052

Billable

Idiopathic gout, left hip

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 hip joint, occurring without a secondary cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as 'left' in the medical record
  • •Hip involvement in gout is relatively uncommon; ensure diagnosis is well-documented

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.0Idiopathic gout└M10.05Idiopathic gout, hip└M10.052Idiopathic gout, left hip
└M10.052Idiopathic gout, left hip

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