M14.632
BillableCharcôt's joint, left wrist
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A progressive joint condition affecting the left wrist caused by loss of pain sensation, typically from diabetes or spinal cord disease, leading to joint damage and deformity.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the underlying cause (diabetes, syphilis, spinal cord injury) and code it separately as the primary condition
- •Ensure laterality is correctly documented as left wrist; do not use this code if the wrist side is unspecified