tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Get the Scoop on Gout Coding

Question: We saw a patient with gout and we aren’t sure how to report this condition, because the ICD-10 code book contains dozens of codes for this condition. Can you advise? Ohio Subscriber Answer: Gout is a condition that occurs due to monosodium urate crystal deposition, and patients may report to the ED with this diagnosis if the symptoms become painful or get in the way of movement. However, you’ll need more details before you can select an appropriate diagnosis for this condition. If you don’t have details, you can report M10.9 (Gout, unspecified), but...

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