Charcot's joint, right hip

This code indicates a neuropathic arthropathy affecting the right hip joint. Charcot's joint is a progressive degenerative arthropathy resulting from nerve damage, leading to joint destruction, deformity, and instability. It is often associated with underlying conditions such as diabetes, syphilis, or spinal cord injury.

Use this code when documentation clearly identifies Charcot's joint specifically affecting the right hip. This diagnosis is typically supported by clinical findings of joint instability, swelling, pain (often disproportionate to the degree of damage due to neuropathy), and characteristic radiographic changes. The physician's notes should explicitly state "Charcot's joint, right hip" or similar terminology.

• Ensure the laterality (right hip) is clearly documented and matches the code.
• Code the underlying condition causing the neuropathy (e.g., diabetes mellitus) first, if known and actively managed.
• Differentiate from other forms of osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthropathies; Charcot's joint has a distinct neuropathic etiology.