M10.9 — Gout, unspecified

M10.9

ICD-10 Chapter 13: Musculoskeletal & Connective Tissue — illustrative image — Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00–M99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Gout is a form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in a joint, causing sudden severe pain, redness and swelling.

Also called: gout.

When this code is used

Used for gout when the cause and site are not specified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code M10.9 belongs to Chapter 13: Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue, which covers codes M00–M99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code M10.9?

M10.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Gout, unspecified”. Gout is a form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in a joint, causing sudden severe pain, redness and swelling.

When is code M10.9 used?

Used for gout when the cause and site are not specified. It belongs to Chapter 13 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue).

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