CPT code: 99214 Diagnosis: ICD-9 274.02 **ICD-10: M1A.0720 History—The history of present illness was extended. The review of systems was extended (six systems were reviewed), and two of the three elements for past family social history were documented. This makes the history level detailed. Examination—Three systems were examined. This makes the exam expanded problem focused….
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Rheumatology Coding Corner Question: Office Visit for Chronic Idiopathic Gout
Follow-up Visit with Time A 62-year-old male patient returns to the office for a follow-up visit for chronic idiopathic gout without tophi. The patient’s present uric acid level is 4.0, and he is now taking allopurinol 450 mg per day. Previously, he was taken off indapamide due to an increase in his uric acid. He…
Reducing Gout Flare Frequency Saves Money
A new data-driven study tracked and analyzed gout-related healthcare costs for more than three years, determining the financial burden of flares and the possible benefit of proper flare management…
Phase 3 Studies Evaluate Lesinurad for Gout Treatment
For 12 months, two studies examined the use of lesinurad in combination with allopurinol to treat gout, with patients achieving reduced serum uric acid levels and demonstrating no severe toxicity.
Generic Colchicine Approved for Gout Prophylaxis
The cost for therapeautic gout treatment may soon go down, thanks to a recent court ruling
2014 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting: New Directions for Gout
Economics of care, more aggressive treatment targets needed for better gout management
Metabolic Biosensor Implicated in Gout
AMP-activated protein kinase may be link between nutritional excess, inflammation that leads to gout
Gout, Glucose Metabolism and Obesity: A Case Review
New research explores association between hyperurecimia and gout with metabolic derangement
Treatment, Management Options for Difficult-to-Control Gout
Patient education is key to medication compliance, battling gouty flares
Rheumatologists’ Involvement Aids in Gout Diagnosis, Follow-up for Inpatients
Two studies find rheumatologists can help optimally manage gout episodes
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