Drug-induced chronic gout, right elbow, without tophus

This code signifies chronic inflammatory arthritis of the right elbow caused by a medication, characterized by recurrent acute attacks of gouty arthritis without the presence of tophaceous deposits. It indicates a persistent condition where uric acid crystals accumulate in the joint due to drug effects, leading to ongoing inflammation.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states chronic gout in the right elbow, explicitly attributed to a drug, and specifies the absence of tophi. This diagnosis requires a confirmed history of drug-induced gout affecting this specific joint.

• Ensure documentation explicitly links the gout to a drug and confirms the chronic nature.
• Verify the affected joint is the right elbow and that tophi are absent.
• Do not use if the gout is acute, idiopathic, or if tophi are present.