M10
⚠ Non-billable
Gout
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Code
M10
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Also known as
- Acute gout
- Gout attack
- Gout flare
- Podagra
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- chronic gout (M1A.-)
Use additional code
- code to identify:
- Autonomic neuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere (G99.0)
- Calculus of urinary tract in diseases classified elsewhere (N22)
- Cardiomyopathy in diseases classified elsewhere (I43)
- Disorders of external ear in diseases classified elsewhere (H61.1-, H62.8-)
- Disorders of iris and ciliary body in diseases classified elsewhere (H22)
- Glomerular disorders in diseases classified elsewhere (N08)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code M10?
ICD-10-CM code M10 represents Gout. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is M10 billable?
No. M10 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is M10 in?
M10 belongs to the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue chapter (M00–M99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the M10 category
M10.0
Idiopathic gout
Non-billable
M10.1
Lead-induced gout
Non-billable
M10.00
Idiopathic gout, unspecified site
Billable
M10.01
Idiopathic gout, shoulder
Non-billable
M10.02
Idiopathic gout, elbow
Non-billable
M10.03
Idiopathic gout, wrist
Non-billable
M10.04
Idiopathic gout, hand
Non-billable
M10.05
Idiopathic gout, hip
Non-billable
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