M10.379
BillableGout due to renal impairment, unspecified 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 ankle and foot (side not specified) caused by kidney disease or impaired kidney function, resulting in uric acid buildup and joint inflammation.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider if documentation indicates bilateral ankle/foot involvement, as separate codes for each side may be more appropriate
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.3Gout due to renal impairment└M10.37Gout due to renal impairment, ankle and foot└M10.379Gout due to renal impairment, unspecified ankle and foot
└M10.379Gout due to renal impairment, unspecified ankle and foot