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M10.08

Billable

Idiopathic gout, vertebrae

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A type of gout affecting the spine or vertebrae that occurs without a known secondary cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Vertebral gout is relatively uncommon; ensure documentation clearly indicates spinal involvement
  • •Verify this is not secondary gout related to another condition or medication

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.0Idiopathic gout└M10.08Idiopathic gout, vertebrae
└M10.08Idiopathic gout, vertebrae

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