M10.252
BillableDrug-induced gout, left hip
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Gout in the left hip caused by medication or drug use. This is a painful inflammatory condition affecting the hip joint triggered by certain drugs.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure the medical record clearly documents left hip as the affected site
- •Identify and document the specific medication responsible for triggering the gout
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.2Drug-induced gout└M10.25Drug-induced gout, hip└M10.252Drug-induced gout, left hip
└M10.252Drug-induced gout, left hip