Drug-induced gout, unspecified hand

This code signifies gout that has been triggered or exacerbated by a medication, affecting an unspecified hand. It indicates an inflammatory arthritis characterized by the deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, specifically in the hand, where the etiology is attributed to a drug.

Use this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of drug-induced gout and specifies the affected site as the hand, without further detail regarding laterality. This code is appropriate when the physician explicitly links the gout to a pharmaceutical agent.

• Ensure documentation specifies "drug-induced" and "hand" for accurate code assignment.
• Avoid using this code if the gout is primary or secondary to another condition not related to medication.
• If laterality (right or left hand) is documented, a more specific code should be used.