M14.679
BillableCharcôt's joint, unspecified ankle and foot
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A progressive joint disease affecting the ankle and foot with unspecified side, caused by nerve damage that leads to joint deterioration and instability.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when the specific side (left or right) cannot be determined from documentation
- •Always attempt to determine laterality; this code should be used as a last resort
Code Hierarchy
└M14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere└M14.6Charcôt's joint└M14.67Charcôt's joint, ankle and foot└M14.679Charcôt's joint, unspecified ankle and foot
└M14.679Charcôt's joint, unspecified ankle and foot