FA38.10
Diabetic Charcot arthropathy
Artropatia neuropática diabética
CategoryDefinition
Joint damage resulting from diabetic sensory polyneuropathy. This most commonly affects the ankle and foot in patients with longstanding diabetes mellitus.
Coding Note
Always assign an additional code for diabetes mellitus.
Index Terms
Diabetic Charcot arthropathyNeuropathic arthropathy due to diabetes mellitusDiabetic neuropathic arthropathyDiabetic Charcot foot