icd 10 diagnosis code for elevated uric acid

by Shana Moore MD 9 min read

ICD-10-CM Code for Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease E79. 0.

What does diagnosis code R79 89 mean?

ICD-10 code R79. 89 for Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .

What is diagnosis code L29 8?

ICD-10 code L29. 8 for Other pruritus is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

Is Z76 89 a primary diagnosis?

The patient's primary diagnostic code is the most important. Assuming the patient's primary diagnostic code is Z76. 89, look in the list below to see which MDC's "Assignment of Diagnosis Codes" is first. That is the MDC that the patient will be grouped into.

What is the ICD-10 code for acute gout?

M10. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is pruritus Scroti?

Pruritus scroti is itchiness of the scrotum that may be secondary to an infectious cause.

What is the ICD-10 code for onychomycosis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Tinea unguium B35. 1.

Is Z76 89 a billable code?

Z76. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for lab review?

ICD-10 Code for Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings- Z71. 2- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD 10 code for medical records?

ICD 10 For Medical Records Fee ICD 10 CM Z02. 0: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified. Z02. 9 is a billable and can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for left foot gout?

072.

Whats gout caused from?

Gout is caused by a condition known as hyperuricemia, where there is too much uric acid in the body. The body makes uric acid when it breaks down purines, which are found in your body and the foods you eat.

What is the ICD-10 code for rheumatoid arthritis?

ICD-10 Code for Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified- M06. 9- Codify by AAPC.

What is the medical term for itchy skin?

Itchy skin is an uncomfortable, irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch. Also known as pruritus (proo-RIE-tus), itchy skin is often caused by dry skin. It's common in older adults, as skin tends to become drier with age.

Is itching a symptom?

Itching is a symptom of many health conditions. Some common causes are: Allergic reactions to food, insect bites, pollen, and medicines. Skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and dry skin.

What does the term pruritic mean?

Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. Normally, itchy skin isn't serious, but it can make you uncomfortable. Sometimes, itchy skin is caused by a serious medical condition.

What is the ICD-10 code for acute bronchitis?

9 – Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified. Code J20. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Acute Bronchitis, Unspecified.

The ICD code E790 is used to code Hyperuricemia

Hyperuricemia is an abnormally high level of uric acid in the blood. In the pH conditions of body fluid, uric acid exists largely as urate, the ion form.

Coding Notes for E79.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'E79.0 - Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code E79.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code E79.0 and a single ICD9 code, 790.6 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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