M10.49
BillableOther secondary gout, multiple sites
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Gout caused by another condition that affects multiple joints throughout the body simultaneously.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when secondary gout involves 3 or more different joint sites; document all affected areas
- •Always code the underlying cause of secondary gout in addition to this code
Code Hierarchy
└M10Gout└M10.4Other secondary gout└M10.49Other secondary gout, multiple sites
└M10.49Other secondary gout, multiple sites