Other secondary gout, unspecified hip

This code signifies a form of gout that develops as a consequence of another underlying medical condition, affecting an unspecified hip joint. Unlike primary gout, which is idiopathic, secondary gout arises from factors such as certain medications, kidney disease, or myeloproliferative disorders, leading to uric acid crystal deposition in the joint.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates gout in the hip is secondary to another condition, but the specific hip (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate when the patient presents with symptoms like acute pain, swelling, and tenderness in the hip, and laboratory findings confirm hyperuricemia and/or urate crystals in synovial fluid analysis.

• Ensure documentation specifies "secondary gout" and involvement of the hip joint.
• Avoid using this code if the laterality of the hip is specified; instead, use the more specific M10.451 or M10.452.
• Always code the underlying condition causing the secondary gout first, followed by this code.