Diagnosis Coding:
Don’t Be in Doubt, Check M Series for Gout
Published on Wed Feb 22, 2023
Differentiating acute, chronic will be key in identifying the right code. When your podiatrist sees a gout patient, your diagnosis coding choices aren’t as straightforward as you might think. Why? Because there are multiple types of gout, the condition can be primary or secondary. And it’s often classified as acute or chronic. Because of this, navigating the coding options can [...]