M10.19
BillableLead-induced gout, multiple sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Gout affecting multiple joints throughout the body caused by lead exposure or lead poisoning.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when gout involves three or more different joint sites due to lead toxicity
- •Document all affected sites in the medical record to justify the use of this multiple sites code
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.1Lead-induced gout└M10.19Lead-induced gout, multiple sites
└M10.19Lead-induced gout, multiple sites