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Learn More About Charcot Foot ICD-10-CM Codes
Published on Thu Jun 17, 2021
Question: Which ICD-10-CM code should I report for Charcot foot? Louisiana Subscriber Answer: You can choose from the following codes for Charcot foot, depending upon which foot is affected: 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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