Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Learn More About Charcot Foot ICD-10-CM Codes

Question: Which ICD-10-CM code should I report for Charcot foot?

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Answer: You can choose from the following codes for Charcot foot, depending upon which foot is affected:

  • M14.671 (Charcot’s joint, right ankle and foot)
  • M14.672 (Charcot’s joint, left ankle and foot)
  • M14.679 (Charcot’s joint, unspecified ankle and foot)

Charcot foot defined: Charcot foot is also called Charcot joint or neuropathic arthropathy. It occurs when a joint deteriorates because of nerve damage, a common complication of diabetes.


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