Understanding hyperuricemia diagnosis, treatment, and management is crucial for healthcare professionals. This resource provides information on hyperuricemia ICD-10 codes (E79.0), clinical documentation improvement for accurate coding, gout relationship, uric acid levels, and effective treatment strategies. Learn about hyperuricemia causes, symptoms, and long-term complications for improved patient care and medical coding accuracy. Find guidance on proper documentation for hyperuricemia and related conditions to ensure appropriate reimbursement and data analysis.
Also known as
Hyperuricemia without signs and symptoms
Elevated uric acid levels in the blood without symptoms.
Gout
Inflammatory arthritis caused by uric acid crystal deposits.
Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter
Includes uric acid nephrolithiasis (kidney stones).
Other abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Can be used for hyperuricemia if not otherwise specified.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is hyperuricemia due to underlying condition?
Yes
Is it due to lead poisoning?
No
Is it asymptomatic hyperuricemia?
When to use each related code
Description |
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High uric acid in blood |
Gout |
Uric acid nephrolithiasis |
Coding E79.0 without documenting cause or manifestation risks underpayment and claim denials. CDI should clarify etiology for specific codes like E79.1.
Incorrectly coding gout (M10.-) as hyperuricemia (E79.-) when both are present leads to inaccurate reporting and impacts quality metrics. CDI should query physician for accurate diagnosis documentation.
Failing to code the underlying cause of hyperuricemia (e.g., renal disease) impacts risk adjustment and reimbursement. CDI should prompt physicians to document all relevant diagnoses.
Patient presents with [chief complaint related to hyperuricemia, e.g., acute joint pain, swelling, or asymptomatic on routine bloodwork]. Review of systems reveals [list pertinent positives and negatives, e.g., pain in the great toe, redness, warmth, limited range of motion, or no fever, chills, or other systemic symptoms]. Past medical history includes [relevant comorbidities, e.g., hypertension, gout, chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, or diabetes]. Family history is significant for [relevant familial conditions, e.g., gout or kidney stones]. Social history includes [lifestyle factors, e.g., alcohol consumption, diet rich in purines, or use of medications such as diuretics]. Physical examination reveals [objective findings, e.g., tenderness, erythema, swelling, tophi, or limited range of motion in the affected joint]. Laboratory findings show elevated serum uric acid level of [specific uric acid value, e.g., 8.5 mgdL]. Assessment: Hyperuricemia [with or without gout, specify if acute or chronic]. Differential diagnoses include [other potential causes of the symptoms, e.g., septic arthritis, pseudogout, or rheumatoid arthritis]. Plan: [Outline treatment plan, e.g., lifestyle modifications including dietary adjustments to reduce purine intake, increased hydration, weight management; pharmacological interventions such as allopurinol, febuxostat, or probenecid; patient education on the importance of medication adherence and follow-up]. ICD-10 code: E79.0. Return to clinic in [timeframe] for follow-up and monitoring of uric acid levels.