2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M14.679Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot

ICD-10-CM Codes›M00–M99›M05-M14›M14

ICD-10-CM M14.679
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

M14.679 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Neurogenic/neuropathic arthropathy.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
M14.679
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot
Short Description
Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
M14.67
Charcot's joint, ankle and foot

Code Classification

ChapterM00–M99Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
SectionM05-M14Inflammatory polyarthropathies
CategoryM14Arthropathies in other diseases classified elsewhere
This CodeM14.679Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Arthropathy of the ankle AND/OR foot associated with a neurological disorder
  • Charcot arthropathy of forefoot
  • Charcot arthropathy of hindfoot
  • Charcot arthropathy of joint of ankle
  • Charcot arthropathy of midfoot
  • Charcot's arthropathy
  • Charcot's joint of foot

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

Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.

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Convert M14.679 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 M14.679Overview

Is M14.679 (Charcot's joint, ankle and foot) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does M14.679 group to?

When Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot 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 M14.679?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, Charcot's joint, unspecified ankle and foot 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.