M10.24 – Drug-induced gout, hand

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code M10.24

Code: M10.24 (claims format: M1024)
Description: Drug-induced gout, hand
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M05-M14 Inflammatory polyarthropathies
Parent codes: M10 › M10.2

Billable codes under M10.24

M10.24 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

M10.241 – Drug-induced gout, right handBillable
M10.242 – Drug-induced gout, left handBillable
M10.249 – Drug-induced gout, unspecified handBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M10 – Gout

Applicable to:

Acute gout
Gout attack
Gout flare
Podagra

Excludes2 (not included here):

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)

M10.2 – Drug-induced gout

Use additional code:

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Index terms for M10.24

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Gout, gouty, drug-induced, hand joint

Related codes in M10.2

M10.20 – Drug-induced gout, unspecified siteBillable
M10.21 – Drug-induced gout, shoulderHeader
M10.22 – Drug-induced gout, elbowHeader
M10.23 – Drug-induced gout, wristHeader
M10.25 – Drug-induced gout, hipHeader
M10.26 – Drug-induced gout, kneeHeader
M10.27 – Drug-induced gout, ankle and footHeader
M10.28 – Drug-induced gout, vertebraeBillable
M10.29 – Drug-induced gout, multiple sitesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M10.24?

M10.24 is the ICD-10-CM code for drug-induced gout, hand, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).

Is M10.24 a billable code?

No. M10.24 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does M10.24 belong to?

It belongs to category M10 – Gout.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.