Hyperuricemia w/o signs of inflam arthrit and tophaceous dis

This code signifies an elevated level of uric acid in the blood without any evidence of gouty arthritis (inflammation, pain, swelling) or the presence of tophi (deposits of uric acid crystals). It represents asymptomatic hyperuricemia, often identified through routine blood tests.

Use this code when laboratory results confirm hyperuricemia, but the patient denies or shows no clinical signs of gout. Documentation should clearly state elevated uric acid levels and explicitly rule out inflammatory arthritis or tophaceous disease. This code is appropriate for screening findings or monitoring patients with persistently high uric acid.

• Do not use this code if the patient presents with any symptoms of gout, such as acute joint pain or swelling.
• Distinguish carefully from codes for gout (e.g., M10.xx series), which require documentation of inflammatory arthritis or tophi.
• Ensure the provider's documentation explicitly states "without signs of inflammatory arthritis" or "asymptomatic hyperuricemia" to support this specific code.