Pseudogout ICD-10-CM Codes

Which Pseudogout ICD Codes Are Billable?

Determining whether the ICD codes for Pseudogout are billable is crucial for accurate billing:

• M11.20 - Yes, this is billable as it represents chondrocalcinosis, otherwise known as Pseudogout, without a specified site.
• M11.271 - Yes, this is billable and illustrates Pseudogout affecting the right ankle and foot.
• M11.272 - Yes, this is billable, describing Pseudogout in the left ankle and foot.
• M11.221 - Yes, this is billable and signifies Pseudogout affecting the right elbow.‍
• M11.222 - Yes, this is billable, representing Pseudogout in the left elbow.

Clinical Information

Pseudogout is arthritis that causes painful swelling in one or more of your joints. Here is some more clinical information:

• Pseudogout is characterized by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate (CPP) crystals in the joints, leading to severe pain and swelling episodes.
• It most commonly affects the knees but can impact other joints such as wrists, ankles, shoulders, and elbows.
• Symptoms often resemble gout and can include sudden, severe pain in a joint, swelling, redness, and warmth.
• Pseudogout is typically diagnosed through joint fluid analysis to identify CPP crystals and may be confirmed with imaging studies.
• Treatment often focuses on managing symptoms and can include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, or colchicine.

Synonyms Include:

• Chondrocalcinosis
• CPPD disease
• Pyrophosphate arthropathy
• Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
• Articular chondrocalcinosis