ICD-10 E79.0
Billable / SpecificHyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease
About ICD-10-CM E79.0
ICD-10-CM code E79.0 represents Hyperuricemia without signs of inflammatory arthritis and tophaceous disease. This is a billable/specific code in the Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic chapter (block E79). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM E79.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under E79.0. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Asymptomatic hyperuricemia
Medicare LCD Coverage for E79.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list E79.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing E79.0.
1 Cigna
3 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with E79.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert E79.0 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| E79.0 | 7906 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To E79.0
Other codes in section E70-E88 (Metabolic disorders).
ICD-10 E79.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code E79.0 billable? +
Yes, E79.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to E79.0? +
ICD-10 E79.0 includes: Asymptomatic hyperuricemia.
What ICD-9 codes does E79.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, E79.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7906. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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