M14.641
BillableCharcôt's joint, right hand
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 right hand 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 right hand; do not use this code if the hand side is unspecified
Code Hierarchy
└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.6Charcôt's joint└M14.64Charcôt's joint, hand└M14.641Charcôt's joint, right hand
└M14.641Charcôt's joint, right hand