Lead-induced gout, left hip

This code signifies gout that has developed specifically due to lead poisoning, affecting the left hip joint. It indicates an inflammatory arthropathy characterized by the deposition of uric acid crystals, with lead exposure identified as the causative factor.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of lead-induced gout and specifies the left hip as the affected joint. This typically occurs in patients with a history of significant lead exposure presenting with acute or chronic gouty arthritis symptoms in the left hip.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the gout to lead exposure; otherwise, use a code for idiopathic gout.
• Verify the laterality is precisely documented as "left hip" to avoid using an unspecified or bilateral code.
• Always code the underlying lead poisoning (e.g., T56.0X1A) as a primary or secondary diagnosis, depending on the encounter's focus.