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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

M26.601
M26.62
M26.633

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for temporomandibular joint disorders includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
TMJ Disorders
TMJ Dysfunction
Jaw Joint Disorders
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Temporomandibular Joint Disorders

Use ICD-10 code M26.601 for right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Right temporomandibular joint disorder, unspecified

Billable Code
M26.601
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Right-sided TMJ symptoms without specific diagnosis

Applicable To

  • • Right TMJ disorder

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Arthralgia of temporomandibular joint

Non-Billable
M26.62
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Pain on palpation of the TMJ
  • • No structural changes on imaging

Applicable To

  • • TMJ pain without structural changes

Important Notes

  • • Document pain location and exacerbating factors.

Bilateral disc displacement of temporomandibular joint with reduction

Billable Code
M26.633
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • MRI showing disc displacement with reduction

Applicable To

  • • Bilateral TMJ disc displacement with reduction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure MRI findings are included in documentation.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R51

Headache

Use when headache is associated with TMJ disorder.

G44.89

Other headache syndrome

Use when headache is a symptom of TMJ arthralgia.

97110

Therapeutic exercises

Use for treatment of TMJ disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for TMJ disorders?

The ICD-10 code range for TMJ disorders is M26.60-M26.69, covering various conditions like arthralgia and disc displacement.

How do you code bilateral TMJ disc displacement?

Use ICD-10 code M26.633 for bilateral disc displacement with reduction, ensuring MRI findings are documented.

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