Is M1A.279 a billable code?
No. M1A.279 is a header code that groups 2 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
M1A.279: Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M1A.279 groups related diagnoses under drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under M1A.279
- M1A.2790Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot, without tophus (tophi)
- M1A.2791Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot, with tophus (tophi)
Other codes in M1A.27 Drug-induced chronic gout, ankle and foot
M1A.279 questions
What does M1A.279 mean?
M1A.279 is the ICD-10-CM code for Drug-induced chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot. It is in chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.