2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M14.649Charcot's joint, unspecified hand

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M14

ICD-10-CM M14.649
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M14.649 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Charcot's joint, unspecified hand. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 553 through 554. Coders also document this condition as arthropathy of the hand associated with a neurological disorder. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neurogenic/neuropathic arthropathy.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M14.649
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Charcot's joint, unspecified hand
Short Description
Charcot's joint, unspecified hand
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M14.64
Charcot's joint, hand

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
This CodeM14.649Charcot's joint, unspecified hand

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arthropathy of the hand associated with a neurological disorder

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR MUS032
Neurogenic/neuropathic arthropathy
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Hand Injuries and Disorders

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.

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Convert M14.649 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
713.5 Arthropathy w nerve dis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About M14.649Overview

Is M14.649 (Charcot's joint, hand) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report Charcot's joint, unspecified hand on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does M14.649 group to?

When Charcot's joint, unspecified hand is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 553, 554, with relative weights from 0.8301 to 1.2963 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of M14.649?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Charcot's joint, unspecified hand converts to ICD-9-CM 713.5 (arthropathy w nerve dis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.