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M10.172

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Lead-induced gout, left 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 left ankle and foot caused by lead exposure or lead poisoning, resulting in joint inflammation and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •This single code covers both ankle and foot on the left side; no additional anatomical specificity coding is needed
  • •Document the timeline of lead exposure and onset of gout symptoms when available

Code Hierarchy

└M10Gout└M10.1Lead-induced gout└M10.17Lead-induced gout, ankle and foot└M10.172Lead-induced gout, left ankle and foot
└M10.172Lead-induced gout, left ankle and foot

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