ICD-10-CM Code M14.62
Charcot's joint, elbow
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code M14.62 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the three child codes of M14.62 that describes the diagnosis 'charcot's joint, elbow' in more detail.
- M14.62 Charcot's joint, elbow NON-BILLABLE
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The ICD code M146 is used to code Neuropathic arthropathy
Neuropathic arthropathy (or neuropathic osteoarthropathy), also known as Charcot joint (often "Charcot foot"), refers to progressive degeneration of a weight bearing joint, a process marked by bony destruction, bone resorption, and eventual deformity. Onset is usually insidious.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 713.5 |
A 68-year-old diabetic female on dialysis presented with a chronic right heel ulcer (3.4 cm X 3.1 cm) of greater than 3 months duration. Photograph of the wound after thorough wound bed preparation over the course of 2 weeks.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M14.62 - Charcot's joint, elbow'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M14.62. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Parent Code: M14.6 - Charcot's joint