Charcôt's joint, unspecified site M14. 60 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M14. 60 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Charcot neuroarthropathy (CN) is a chronic, devastating, and destructive disease of the bone structure and joints in patients with neuropathy; it is characterized by painful or painless bone and joint destruction in limbs that have lost sensory innervation [1].
ICD-10 Code for Charcot's joint, left ankle and foot- M14. 672- Codify by AAPC.
Charcot foot develops in persons who have peripheral neuropathy. This is a condition in which the nerves in the lower legs and feet have been damaged. The damage causes a loss of sensation in the feet.
Causes. Charcot foot occurs in patients with peripheral neuropathy resulting from diverse conditions including diabetes mellitus, leprosy, syphilis, poliomyelitis, chronic alcoholism, or syringomyelia. Repetitive microtrauma that exceeds the rate of healing may cause fractures and dislocations.
Charcot foot, also called Charcot arthropathy, is a disease that attacks the bones, joints, and soft tissue in your feet.
Charcot foot is a progressive condition that involves the gradual weakening of bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot or ankle. Charcot foot is a severe complication of diabetes and is caused by peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) in which the person's foot or ankle becomes insensate (insensitive to pain).
Routine foot care, removal and/or trimming of corns, calluses and/or nails, and preventive maintenance in specific medical conditions (procedure code S0390), is considered a non-covered service.
Codes for diabetic foot syndrome adapted for the ICD-10 are proposed: Edf10. 0—insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with diabetic foot syndrome and Edf11. 0—non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus with diabetic foot syndrome, where 'df' stands for diabetic foot.
Charcot foot is acquired and often caused by diabetes. Charcot-Marie-Tooth is a hereditary or inherited disorder. Both diseases can cause bony deformities and non-healing ulcers, but Charcot foot can be much more serious and requires immediate attention from a trained professional, such as a podiatrist.
There are three phases of Charcot neuroarthropathy, acute (destructive), sub-acute (reparative), and chronic (stabilized). The entire process can take 6-12 months to resolve. In the acute phase, the foot and ankle exhibits significant swelling, erythema (redness), and warmth. It may be painful but frequently isn't.
CMT isn't usually life-threatening and rarely affects muscles involved in vital functions like breathing. People with most forms of CMT have a normal life expectancy.