Is M1A.479 a billable code?
No. M1A.479 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.479: Other secondary chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
M1A.479 groups related diagnoses under other secondary 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.479
- M1A.4790Other secondary chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot, without tophus (tophi)
- M1A.4791Other secondary chronic gout, unspecified ankle and foot, with tophus (tophi)
Other codes in M1A.47 Other secondary chronic gout, ankle and foot
M1A.479 questions
What does M1A.479 mean?
M1A.479 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other secondary 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.