ICD-10 Code E13.610 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E13.610 – Other specified diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathic arthropathy
What it is
This code identifies diabetes from another specified cause complicated by neuropathic arthropathy, also called Charcot joint. It means the patient has joint destruction or deformity related to diabetic nerve damage.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a swollen, warm, unstable, or deformed joint, often in the foot or ankle. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for confirmed neuropathic arthropathy and the diabetes type.
When to use this code
Use E13.610 when the record links neuropathic arthropathy to other specified diabetes mellitus, not type 1 or type 2. The documentation should support both the diabetes category and the Charcot-type joint complication. If the diabetes type is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetic neuropathy without arthropathy, or for arthropathy from trauma, infection, or other non-diabetic causes. If the chart does not specify the diabetes category, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that the provider explicitly links the joint disorder to diabetes before assigning E13.610.