ICD-10 and Generic Codes

There will be times in ICD-10 that we will have to use a generic code...say PNA. But there will also be times when we should request additional information...say gout. Our nurses are balking at the need to provide additional information, but my stand is that if you're treating gout, then you should know where it is...foot, knee...some where.

I think ethically, I have to stick to my guns here. Thoughts?

ICD-10 and Generic Codes