Idiopathic gout, right hand

This code signifies a diagnosis of gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, affecting the right hand. The term "idiopathic" indicates that the cause of the elevated uric acid levels leading to the gout attack is unknown. This condition is characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, tenderness, and swelling in the affected joint.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of idiopathic gout specifically impacting the right hand. This typically occurs following a clinical evaluation, including symptom presentation, physical examination findings, and potentially laboratory tests confirming hyperuricemia or imaging studies showing characteristic gouty changes.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "idiopathic" and not a secondary form of gout.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly stated as the "right hand" to avoid using an unspecified or bilateral code.
• Consider sequencing this code with codes for associated symptoms or complications, if documented.