M14.6 ICD-10-CM Code: Charcôt's joint
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
M14.6Charcôt's joint
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where M14.6 sits
- 1
Chapter 13
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
- 2
Section
Inflammatory polyarthropathies (M05-M14)
- 3
Category M14
Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
- 4
Code M14.6
Charcôt's joint
Codes under M14.6
M14.6 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
M14.60Charcôt's joint, unspecified siteM14.61Charcôt's joint, shoulderM14.62Charcôt's joint, elbowM14.63Charcôt's joint, wristM14.64Charcôt's joint, handM14.65Charcôt's joint, hipM14.66Charcôt's joint, kneeM14.67Charcôt's joint, ankle and footM14.68Charcôt's joint, vertebraeM14.69Charcôt's joint, multiple sitesNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Neuropathic arthropathy
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for M14.6.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for M14.6.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- Charcôt's joint in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .610)
- Charcôt's joint in tabes dorsalis (A52.16)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for M14.6.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code M14.6 mean?
M14.6 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Charcôt's joint.”
Is M14.6 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. M14.6 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is M14.6 located in ICD-10-CM?
M14.6 is listed in Chapter 13, Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99), within Inflammatory polyarthropathies (M05-M14) (M05–M14), under category M14, Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for M14.6?
Its listed inclusion terms are Neuropathic arthropathy. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Charcôt's joint in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .610); Charcôt's joint in tabes dorsalis (A52.16). No Excludes2 note is listed.