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M10.171

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Lead-induced gout, right ankle and foot

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

What This Code Means

Gout in the right ankle and foot caused by lead exposure or lead poisoning, causing joint inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This code encompasses both ankle and foot involvement on the right side; do not use additional codes for ankle and foot separately
  • •Ensure lead exposure is documented as the cause of gout in the clinical record

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.1Lead-induced gout└M10.17Lead-induced gout, ankle and foot└M10.171Lead-induced gout, right ankle and foot
└M10.171Lead-induced gout, right ankle and foot

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