Which chronic Gout code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 52 codes under Gout, chronic. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| drug-induced | M1A.20Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified site |
| idiopathic | M1A.00Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, unspecified site |
| in renal impairment | M1A.30Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, unspecified site |
| lead-induced | M1A.10Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, unspecified site |
| secondary NEC | M1A.40Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, unspecified site |
| syphilitic | A52.77 | Syphilis of bone and joint |
| tophi | M1A.9Not billable | Chronic gout, unspecified |
Chronic Gout drug-induced
| ankle | M1A.27Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| elbow | M1A.22Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, elbow |
| foot joint | M1A.27Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| hand joint | M1A.24Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, hand |
| hip | M1A.25Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, hip |
| knee | M1A.26Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, knee |
| multiple site | M1A.29Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, multiple sites |
| shoulder | M1A.21Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, shoulder |
| vertebrae | M1A.28Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, vertebrae |
| wrist | M1A.23Not billable | Drug-induced chronic gout, wrist |
Chronic Gout idiopathic
| ankle | M1A.07Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| elbow | M1A.02Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, elbow |
| foot joint | M1A.07Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| hand joint | M1A.04Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, hand |
| hip | M1A.05Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, hip |
| knee | M1A.06Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, knee |
| multiple site | M1A.09Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, multiple sites |
| shoulder | M1A.01Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, shoulder |
| vertebrae | M1A.08Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, vertebrae |
| wrist | M1A.03Not billable | Idiopathic chronic gout, wrist |
Chronic Gout in renal impairment
| ankle | M1A.37Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, ankle and foot |
| elbow | M1A.32Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, elbow |
| foot joint | M1A.37Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, ankle and foot |
| hand joint | M1A.34Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, hand |
| hip | M1A.35Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, hip |
| knee | M1A.36Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, knee |
| multiple site | M1A.39Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, multiple sites |
| shoulder | M1A.31Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, shoulder |
| vertebrae | M1A.38Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, vertebrae |
| wrist | M1A.33Not billable | Chronic gout due to renal impairment, wrist |
Chronic Gout lead-induced
| ankle | M1A.17Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| elbow | M1A.12Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, elbow |
| foot joint | M1A.17Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| hand joint | M1A.14Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, hand |
| hip | M1A.15Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, hip |
| knee | M1A.16Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, knee |
| multiple site | M1A.19Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, multiple sites |
| shoulder | M1A.11Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, shoulder |
| vertebrae | M1A.18Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, vertebrae |
| wrist | M1A.13Not billable | Lead-induced chronic gout, wrist |
Chronic Gout secondary NEC
| ankle | M1A.47Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| elbow | M1A.42Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, elbow |
| foot joint | M1A.47Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, ankle and foot |
| hand joint | M1A.44Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, hand |
| hip | M1A.45Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, hip |
| knee | M1A.46Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, knee |
| multiple site | M1A.49Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, multiple sites |
| shoulder | M1A.41Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, shoulder |
| vertebrae | M1A.48Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, vertebrae |
| wrist | M1A.43Not billable | Other secondary chronic gout, wrist |