M14.60 – Charcot's joint, unspecified site

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Inflammatory polyarthropathies

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code M14.60

Code: M14.60 (claims format: M1460)
Description: Charcot's joint, unspecified site
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 13. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Block: M05-M14 Inflammatory polyarthropathies
Parent codes: M14 › M14.6

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

M14 – Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere

Excludes1 (not coded here):

arthropathy in:
diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .61-)
hematological disorders (M36.2-M36.3)
hypersensitivity reactions (M36.4)
neoplastic disease (M36.1)
neurosyphillis (A52.16)
sarcoidosis (D86.86)
enteropathic arthropathies (M07.-)
juvenile psoriatic arthropathy (L40.54)
lipoid dermatoarthritis (E78.81)

M14.6 – Charcot's joint

Applicable to:

Neuropathic arthropathy

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Charcôt's joint in diabetes mellitus (E08-E13 with .610)
Charcôt's joint in tabes dorsalis (A52.16)

Index terms for M14.60

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Arthropathy, neuropathic

Related codes in M14.6

M14.61 – Charcot's joint, shoulderHeader
M14.62 – Charcot's joint, elbowHeader
M14.63 – Charcot's joint, wristHeader
M14.64 – Charcot's joint, handHeader
M14.65 – Charcot's joint, hipHeader
M14.66 – Charcot's joint, kneeHeader
M14.67 – Charcot's joint, ankle and footHeader
M14.68 – Charcot's joint, vertebraeBillable
M14.69 – Charcot's joint, multiple sitesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code M14.60?

M14.60 is the ICD-10-CM code for charcot's joint, unspecified site, in the block M05-M14 (Inflammatory polyarthropathies).

Is M14.60 a billable code?

Yes. M14.60 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does M14.60 belong to?

It belongs to category M14 – Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.