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M10.162

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Lead-induced gout, left knee

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

What This Code Means

Gout in the left knee caused by lead exposure or lead poisoning, resulting in joint inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the source of lead exposure (occupational, environmental, etc.) in the medical record when possible
  • •Verify that gout symptoms are attributed to lead toxicity rather than other causes

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.1Lead-induced gout└M10.16Lead-induced gout, knee└M10.162Lead-induced gout, left knee
└M10.162Lead-induced gout, left knee

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