ICD-10-CM M10 is the diagnosis code for Gout. This code falls under the section "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 â Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in M10. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where M10 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, M10 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
M10 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Gout". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
M10 is located in Section M05-M14 â "Inflammatory polyarthropathies" within Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
M10 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: M10.0, M10.1, M10.2, M10.3, M10.4 and more.
Use M10 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Gout" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Gout is M10.
No, M10 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
M10 is in Chapter 13 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, M10 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.