ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Gout: M10.9
The ICD-10-CM index points "Gout" to M10 (Gout), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M10.9, Gout, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M1A.20drug-induced, Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified siteHeader
- M1A.00idiopathic, Idiopathic chronic gout, unspecified siteHeader
- M1A.30in (due to) renal impairment, Chronic gout due to renal impairment, unspecified siteHeader
- M1A.10lead-induced, Lead-induced chronic gout, unspecified siteHeader
- M1A.40secondary NEC, Other secondary chronic gout, unspecified siteHeader
- A52.77syphilitic, Syphilis of bone and jointBillable
- M1A.9tophi, Chronic gout, unspecifiedHeader
More specific codes in M10
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- M10GoutHeader
- M10.0Idiopathic goutHeader
- M10.00Idiopathic gout, unspecified siteBillable
- M10.01Idiopathic gout, shoulderHeader
- M10.02Idiopathic gout, elbowHeader
- M10.03Idiopathic gout, wristHeader
- M10.04Idiopathic gout, handHeader
- M10.05Idiopathic gout, hipHeader
- M10.06Idiopathic gout, kneeHeader
- M10.07Idiopathic gout, ankle and footHeader
- M10.08Idiopathic gout, vertebraeBillable
- M10.09Idiopathic gout, multiple sitesBillable
- M10.1Lead-induced goutHeader
- M10.10Lead-induced gout, unspecified siteBillable
- M10.11Lead-induced gout, shoulderHeader
- M10.12Lead-induced gout, elbowHeader
- M10.13Lead-induced gout, wristHeader
- M10.14Lead-induced gout, handHeader
- M10.15Lead-induced gout, hipHeader
- M10.16Lead-induced gout, kneeHeader
- M10.17Lead-induced gout, ankle and footHeader
- M10.18Lead-induced gout, vertebraeBillable
- M10.19Lead-induced gout, multiple sitesBillable
- M10.2Drug-induced goutHeader
- M10.20Drug-induced gout, unspecified siteBillable
- M10.21Drug-induced gout, shoulderHeader
- M10.22Drug-induced gout, elbowHeader
- M10.23Drug-induced gout, wristHeader
- M10.24Drug-induced gout, handHeader
- M10.25Drug-induced gout, hipHeader
- M10.26Drug-induced gout, kneeHeader
- M10.27Drug-induced gout, ankle and footHeader
- M10.28Drug-induced gout, vertebraeBillable
- M10.29Drug-induced gout, multiple sitesBillable
- M10.3Gout due to renal impairmentHeader
- M10.30Gout due to renal impairment, unspecified siteBillable
- M10.31Gout due to renal impairment, shoulderHeader
- M10.32Gout due to renal impairment, elbowHeader
- M10.33Gout due to renal impairment, wristHeader
- M10.34Gout due to renal impairment, handHeader
- M10.35Gout due to renal impairment, hipHeader
- M10.36Gout due to renal impairment, kneeHeader
- M10.37Gout due to renal impairment, ankle and footHeader
- M10.38Gout due to renal impairment, vertebraeBillable
- M10.39Gout due to renal impairment, multiple sitesBillable
- M10.4Other secondary goutHeader
- M10.40Other secondary gout, unspecified siteBillable
- M10.41Other secondary gout, shoulderHeader
- M10.42Other secondary gout, elbowHeader
- M10.43Other secondary gout, wristHeader
- M10.44Other secondary gout, handHeader
- M10.45Other secondary gout, hipHeader
- M10.46Other secondary gout, kneeHeader
- M10.47Other secondary gout, ankle and footHeader
- M10.48Other secondary gout, vertebraeBillable
- M10.49Other secondary gout, multiple sitesBillable
- M10.9Gout, unspecifiedBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From M10. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code to identify:
- G99.0Autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- N22Calculus of urinary tract in diseases classified elsewhere
- I43Cardiomyopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
- H61.1-, H62.8-Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere
- H22Disorders of iris and ciliary body in diseases classified elsewhere
- N08Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From M10. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- M10.9 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category M10Every code under it
- Chapter 13Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Gout?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Gout" to M10 (Gout), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is M10.9, Gout, unspecified.
Is M10.9 billable?
Yes. M10.9 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to M10.9?
The CDC tabular list gives 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented), 7 "use additional code" notes for M10.9 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is M10.9 in?
Chapter 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.