Gout, unspecified
ICD-10 Code: M10.9 · Body Part: Ankle/Foot
QME Evaluation Process
Joint examination, uric acid levels, imaging. Important for apportionment when joint pain is claimed as industrial but gout is present.
Typical Impairment Rating
Varies; typically apportioned away from industrial cause
AMA Guides Edition
5th Edition
Common Treatments
Related Conditions
Body Part Guide
Ankle/Foot Evaluation Guide
Impairment rating methods, common conditions, and QME evaluation protocols
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What is Gout, unspecified (M10.9)?
Gout, unspecified is an ICD-10 diagnosis code (M10.9) classified under Other conditions. It affects the Ankle/Foot and is occasionally seen in California workers' compensation claims. QME physicians evaluate this condition using AMA Guides 5th Edition protocols.
How is M10.9 rated for impairment?
The typical whole person impairment (WPI) range for Gout, unspecified is Varies; typically apportioned away from industrial cause. The exact rating depends on clinical findings, imaging, and the evaluation method (DRE or ROM) chosen by the QME physician per AMA Guides 5th Edition.
What is the QME evaluation process for M10.9?
Joint examination, uric acid levels, imaging. Important for apportionment when joint pain is claimed as industrial but gout is present.
What treatments are common for Gout, unspecified?
Common treatments for Gout, unspecified include Colchicine, Allopurinol, Dietary modification. Treatment appropriateness and outcomes are considered during the QME evaluation when determining permanent and stationary status and apportionment.